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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