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This English rubric is designed for 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. It is aligned to Tennessee TCAP standards.

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Tennessee TCAP

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