Pennsylvania PSSA Argumentative Writing Rubric (Grades 6-8)
Pennsylvania PSSA argumentative writing rubric for middle school students.
English
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
8 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- PA PSSA
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 6-8
- Total Points
- 8
- Criteria
- 3 categories
- Assignment Type
- essay
Rubric Criteria
Focus/Content Claim development and support | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Claim is sophisticated and thoroughly supported. Counterclaim effectively addressed. | Claim is clear and adequately supported. | Claim may be unclear. Support is limited. | Claim unclear. Minimal support. | Response blank or off-topic. |
Organization Structure and transitions | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Skillful organization with effective transitions creating cohesion. | Adequate organization with appropriate transitions. | Organization is uneven. Transitions weak. | Little organization. | Response blank or off-topic. |
Conventions Grammar and mechanics | 2 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Few errors. | Errors may interfere with meaning. | Pervasive errors. |
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