RICAS Informational Grades 6-8
Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System rubric for informational writing for grades 6-8
English
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
16 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- Rhode Island RICAS
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 6-8
- Total Points
- 16
- Criteria
- 4 categories
- Assignment Type
- essay
Rubric Criteria
Criteria | Exceeds(4 pts) | Meets(3 pts) | Partially Meets(2 pts) | Does Not Meet(1 pt) | No Response(0 pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Development/Elaboration How well the writing develops the topic with relevant information and evidence | Thoroughly develops topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information; integrates source evidence skillfully | Adequately develops topic with relevant facts, definitions, details, quotations, or examples; integrates source evidence adequately | Partially develops topic; uneven use of evidence | Minimally develops topic | No development |
Organization How well the writing uses organizational structure | Effectively introduces and maintains focus; organizes ideas logically using appropriate strategies; uses varied transitions; provides articulate concluding section | Introduces topic; organizes ideas logically; uses transitions; provides adequate conclusion | Introduces topic; some organization; limited transitions | Weak organization | No organization |
Language/Style Use of precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, formal style | Uses precise language and domain-specific vocabulary; establishes and maintains formal style; uses varied sentence structures effectively | Uses appropriate language; maintains formal style; adequate sentence variety | Uses basic language; inconsistent style | Vague language; informal style | No appropriate language |
Conventions Command of conventions | Strong command with few errors | Adequate command | Partial command | Limited command | No command |
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