Ohio State Tests Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Ohio State Tests informative/explanatory writing rubric for elementary students.

English
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
8 points

Rubric Details

Standard
Ohio OST
Subject
English
Grade Level
3-5
Total Points
8
Criteria
3 categories
Assignment Type
essay

Rubric Criteria

Focus and Organization
Clarity of topic and structure
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
Description
Topic clearly introduced and thoroughly developed. Effective organization.
Topic clear and adequately developed. Logical organization.
Topic may be unclear. Organization uneven.
Topic unclear. Little organization.
Response blank or off-topic.
Evidence and Elaboration
Development with details and examples
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
Description
Thorough elaboration with well-chosen details and examples.
Adequate elaboration with relevant details.
Limited elaboration. Details may be weak.
Minimal elaboration.
Response blank or off-topic.
Conventions
Grammar, usage, and mechanics
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
Description
Adequate command of conventions.
Limited command.
Severe errors.

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