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California SBAC

SBAC Argumentative Writing Rubric (Grade 6)

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Smarter Balanced argumentative writing rubric for 6th grade. Assesses claim, organization, evidence, and conventions.

English

Grade 6

10 points

Rubric Details

Standard: California SBAC
Subject: English
Grade Level: 6
Total Points: 10
Criteria: 4 categories
Assignment Type: essay

Rubric Criteria

Statement of Purpose/Focus Clarity and maintenance of the claim	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Claim is clearly stated, focused, and strongly maintained. Alternate or opposing claims are addressed.	Claim is clear and mostly maintained throughout the response.	Claim may be somewhat unclear or inconsistently maintained.	Claim is unclear, unfocused, or not identifiable.	Response is blank, too brief, or does not address the task.

Organization Logical structure and use of transitions	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Clear organizational structure with effective transitions. Logical progression of ideas.	Evident organizational structure with adequate transitions.	Inconsistent organization. Ideas may be loosely connected.	Little or no organizational structure.	Response is blank, too brief, or does not address the task.

Evidence/Elaboration Use of evidence and reasoning to support the claim	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Thorough, convincing support with well-integrated evidence from sources. Effective elaboration and analysis.	Adequate support with sufficient evidence from sources.	Uneven support. Evidence may be weak, limited, or only partially relevant.	Minimal support with little or irrelevant evidence.	Response is blank, too brief, or does not address the task.

Conventions Command of grammar, usage, and mechanics	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Adequate command of conventions. Few errors that do not interfere with meaning.	Limited command of conventions. Errors may interfere with meaning.	Response is blank or contains severe errors that prevent understanding.