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
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
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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