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California SBAC

SBAC Argumentative Writing Rubric (Grades 7-11)

Smarter Balanced argumentative writing rubric for secondary students. Assesses claim, organization, evidence/elaboration, and conventions.

English

Grade 7

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Grade 11

10 points

Rubric Details

Standard: California SBAC
Subject: English
Grade Level: 7-11
Total Points: 10
Criteria: 4 categories
Assignment Type: essay

Rubric Criteria

Statement of Purpose/Focus Clarity and strength of the claim	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Response is fully sustained with a clearly stated, focused claim that is strongly maintained. Alternate or opposing claims are clearly addressed.	Response is adequately sustained with a clear claim that is mostly maintained.	Response is somewhat sustained with a claim that may be unclear or inconsistently maintained.	Response may be related to the topic but lacks a clear claim or purpose.	Response is blank, too brief, or does not address the task.

Organization Logical structure, coherence, and transitions	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Clear, effective organizational structure creating unity and completeness. Consistent use of varied transitional strategies. Logical progression of ideas.	Evident organizational structure with adequate use of transitional strategies.	Inconsistent organizational structure. Some ideas may be loosely connected.	Little or no discernible organizational structure. Few transitions.	Response is blank, too brief, or does not address the task.

Evidence/Elaboration Quality of evidence and depth of analysis	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Thorough and convincing support/evidence for the claim with reasoned, in-depth analysis. Effective use of source material that is smoothly integrated. Precise language and vocabulary appropriate to audience and purpose.	Adequate support/evidence with sufficient elaboration and analysis. Generally integrates source material.	Uneven or cursory elaboration. Evidence may be weak, repetitive, or only partially relevant.	Minimal elaboration with little or no relevant evidence from sources.	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 appropriate to grade level. Few errors that do not interfere with meaning.	Limited command of conventions. Frequent errors may obscure meaning.	Response is blank or contains severe errors that prevent understanding.