Tennessee TCAP Writing Rubric

Official Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) rubric for writing. Aligned with Tennessee Academic Standards.

English
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
16 points

Rubric Details

Standard
Tennessee TCAP
Subject
English
Grade Level
3-8
Total Points
16
Criteria
4 categories
Assignment Type
essay

Rubric Criteria

Criteria
Exceeds(4 pts)
Meets(3 pts)
Approaching(2 pts)
Below(1 pt)
Focus/Purpose
Establishment of purpose
Establishes and maintains a clear, compelling purpose throughout
Establishes and maintains a clear purpose
Purpose present but may be unclear or inconsistent
Purpose missing or unclear
Development
Detail and support
Thoroughly developed with compelling, relevant details
Adequately developed with relevant details
Some development but may be limited
Little or no development
Organization
Structure and transitions
Skillfully organized with effective transitions
Organized with clear transitions
Some organization but inconsistent
Lacks organization
Language/Conventions
Grammar and mechanics
Demonstrates strong command; minimal errors
Adequate command; errors do not impede meaning
Partial command; errors may impede meaning
Limited command; errors impede understanding

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