NM-MSSA Argumentative Grades 6-8
New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement rubric for argumentative writing for grades 6-8
English
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
16 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- New Mexico NM-MSSA
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 6-8
- Total Points
- 16
- Criteria
- 4 categories
- Assignment Type
- essay
Rubric Criteria
Criteria | Advanced(4 pts) | Proficient(3 pts) | Nearing Proficiency(2 pts) | Beginning(1 pt) | No Response(0 pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Claim/Evidence How well the writing introduces a claim and supports it with logical reasoning and relevant evidence | Introduces precise, knowledgeable claim; supports with clear reasons and relevant, sufficient evidence from credible sources; effectively addresses counterclaims | Introduces clear claim; supports with adequate reasons and evidence; acknowledges counterclaims | Introduces claim; limited reasons or evidence; does not address counterclaims | Weak or unclear claim; insufficient evidence | No claim or evidence |
Organization How well the writing organizes reasons and evidence with clear structure | Organizes reasons and evidence logically; uses varied transitions effectively; provides compelling concluding statement | Organizes reasons and evidence; uses transitions; provides concluding statement | Some organization; limited transitions; weak conclusion | Little organization; few transitions | No organization |
Style/Language Use of formal style, precise language, and rhetorical devices | Establishes and maintains formal style and objective tone; uses precise language and rhetorical devices effectively | Maintains formal style; uses appropriate language | Inconsistent style; basic language | Informal style; vague language | No appropriate style |
Conventions Command of grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling | Strong command of conventions; few or no errors | Adequate command; errors do not interfere with meaning | Partial command; some errors interfere | Limited command; frequent errors | No command of conventions |
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