North Carolina Write Score Argumentative Rubric
Official North Carolina Write Score rubric for argumentative writing. Evaluates claim development, evidence use, organization, and conventions.
English
Grade 4
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16 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- NC EOG/EOC
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 4-10
- Total Points
- 16
- Criteria
- 4 categories
- Assignment Type
- essay
Rubric Criteria
Criteria | Exceeds(4 pts) | Meets(3 pts) | Developing(2 pts) | Limited(1 pt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Claim and Reasoning Establishment of claim with reasoning | Establishes a clear, compelling claim with sophisticated reasoning throughout | Establishes a clear claim with adequate reasoning | Claim is present but may be unclear; reasoning is limited | Claim is missing or unclear; little reasoning |
Evidence Use of evidence to support claim | Provides thorough, convincing evidence that fully supports the claim | Provides sufficient evidence that supports the claim | Provides some evidence but it may be insufficient or weakly connected | Little or no evidence provided |
Organization Structure and transitions | Logically organized with seamless transitions and compelling progression | Organized with clear transitions and logical flow | Some organization but transitions may be weak | Lacks clear organization |
Conventions Grammar, spelling, and punctuation | Strong command of conventions with minimal errors | Adequate command; errors do not impede meaning | Partial command; some errors may impede meaning | Limited command; errors impede understanding |
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