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This English rubric is designed for 3, 4, 5. It is aligned to Texas STAAR standards.

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Texas STAAR

Texas STAAR Argumentative/Opinion Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

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Texas STAAR argumentative/opinion writing rubric for elementary students aligned to TEKS.

English

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

8 points

Rubric Details

Standard: Texas STAAR
Subject: English
Grade Level: 3-5
Total Points: 8
Criteria: 3 categories
Assignment Type: essay

Rubric Criteria

Organization Structure and logical progression of argument	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Organizing structure is well-suited to the argumentative task. Claim and reasons are clearly stated. Progression of ideas is logical. Effective transitions create cohesion.	Organizing structure is appropriate. Claim is stated with supporting reasons. Progression is generally logical with adequate transitions.	Structure is evident but may not be appropriate. Claim may be unclear. Progression may be uneven with weak transitions.	Little or no structure. Claim is not evident. Progression is unclear with few or no transitions.	Response is blank, illegible, off-topic, or in a language other than English.

Development of Ideas Quality of argument and supporting evidence	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Claim is clearly established and effectively supported. Evidence is specific and convincing. Response demonstrates thorough understanding of the task.	Claim is established and supported with reasons and evidence. Response demonstrates understanding of the task.	Claim may be unclear. Support may be general or limited. Response demonstrates partial understanding.	Claim is not evident or not supported. Response demonstrates little understanding.	Response is blank, illegible, off-topic, or in a language other than English.

Conventions Grammar, usage, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Consistent command of conventions. Errors do not interfere with meaning.	Inconsistent command of conventions. Errors may interfere with meaning.	Response is blank or contains severe errors.