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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