NM-MSSA Informative/Explanatory Grades 3-5
New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement rubric for informative/explanatory writing for grades 3-5
English
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
16 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- New Mexico NM-MSSA
- 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 Proficiency(2 pts) | Beginning(1 pt) | No Response(0 pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Development How well the writing develops the topic using facts, definitions, details, and examples | Thoroughly develops topic with well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples; provides comprehensive understanding | Adequately develops topic with relevant facts, definitions, details, quotations, or examples | Partially develops topic with some facts, definitions, or details; may include irrelevant information | Minimally develops topic; few or irrelevant facts or details | No evidence of development |
Organization How well the writing uses organizational structure including introduction, body, and conclusion | Effectively introduces topic; groups related information logically; uses headings if appropriate; uses varied transitions; provides insightful concluding statement | Introduces topic; groups information logically; uses transitions; provides concluding statement | Introduces topic; some organization; limited transitions; weak conclusion | Weak introduction; little organization; few transitions; missing conclusion | No organization evident |
Language Use Use of precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and appropriate conventions | Uses precise language and domain-specific vocabulary; links ideas effectively using words, phrases, and clauses | Uses appropriate language and vocabulary; uses words and phrases to link ideas | Uses basic language; limited vocabulary; some linking words | Uses vague language; minimal vocabulary | No appropriate language use |
Conventions Command of grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling | Demonstrates strong command of conventions with few or no errors | Demonstrates adequate command; errors do not interfere with meaning | Demonstrates partial command; some errors interfere with meaning | Limited command; errors frequently interfere with meaning | No command of conventions |
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