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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 Informational Writing Rubric - Grades 3-5

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Texas STAAR informational writing rubric for elementary students aligned to TEKS. Assesses organization, development of ideas, and conventions.

English

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

5 points

Rubric Details

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

Rubric Criteria

Organization Structure, coherence, and progression of ideas	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Organizing structure is appropriate and well-suited to the task. All ideas are strongly related to the controlling idea. Progression of ideas is logical and controlled. Effective transitions clarify relationships among ideas.	Organizing structure is appropriate. Most ideas are related to the controlling idea. Progression of ideas is generally logical. Transitions are present and clarify relationships among ideas.	Organizing structure is evident but may not be appropriate. Some ideas are related to the controlling idea. Progression of ideas may be uneven. Transitions may be weak or inconsistent.	Little or no organizing structure. Few or no ideas relate to the controlling idea. Progression of ideas is unclear. Few or no transitions.	Response is blank, illegible, off-topic, or in a language other than English.

Development of Ideas Quality of content and elaboration	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Controlling idea is clearly established and maintained. Specific, well-chosen details develop the topic thoroughly. Response demonstrates a thorough understanding of the informational writing task.	Controlling idea is established and maintained. Details are specific and relevant. Response demonstrates an understanding of the informational writing task.	Controlling idea may be unclear or not maintained. Details are general or may be unrelated. Response demonstrates a partial understanding of the task.	Controlling idea is not evident. Details are minimal or absent. Response demonstrates little understanding of the task.	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	Demonstrates consistent command of conventions. Errors, if present, do not interfere with meaning.	Demonstrates inconsistent command of conventions. Errors may interfere with meaning.	Response is blank or contains severe errors throughout.