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This English rubric is designed for 3, 4, 5. It is aligned to North Dakota NDSA standards.

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North Dakota NDSA

NDSA Informational Grades 3-5

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North Dakota State Assessment rubric for informational writing for grades 3-5

English

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

16 points

Rubric Details

Standard: North Dakota NDSA
Subject: English
Grade Level: 3-5
Total Points: 16
Criteria: 4 categories
Assignment Type: essay

Rubric Criteria

Criteria	Advanced(4 pts)	Proficient(3 pts)	Nearing Proficient(2 pts)	Novice(1 pt)	No Response(0 pts)
Focus/Development How well the writing maintains focus on topic and develops ideas with supporting details	Thoroughly develops topic with well-chosen, relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, or examples; maintains clear focus throughout	Adequately develops topic with relevant facts, definitions, details, or examples; maintains focus	Partially develops topic with some facts or details; focus may waver	Minimally develops topic; loses focus	No development or focus
Organization How well the writing uses organizational structure	Effectively introduces topic; groups information logically; uses variety of transitions; provides strong concluding statement	Introduces topic; groups information; uses transitions; provides conclusion	Introduces topic; some organization; limited transitions; weak conclusion	Weak introduction; little organization	No organization
Language/Vocabulary Use of precise language and domain-specific vocabulary	Uses precise language and domain-specific vocabulary effectively	Uses appropriate language and vocabulary	Uses basic language; limited vocabulary	Uses vague language	No appropriate language
Conventions Command of grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling	Strong command with few or no errors	Adequate command; minor errors	Partial command; some errors interfere	Limited command; frequent errors	No command of conventions