Texas TELPAS Writing Rubric (Grades 4-12)
Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) twelve-point writing rubric for grades 4-12.
English
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
12 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- Texas STAAR
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 4-12
- Total Points
- 12
- Criteria
- 3 categories
- Assignment Type
- essay
Rubric Criteria
Criteria | Advanced High(4 pts) | Advanced(3 pts) | Intermediate(2 pts) | Beginning(1 pt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Organization/Structure Logical organization and text structure | Consistent, effective organization with clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Smooth transitions throughout. | Generally effective organization. Clear structure with adequate transitions. | Basic organization evident. Some structure with limited transitions. | Minimal or no organization. Lack of clear structure. |
Idea Development Quality and development of ideas | Ideas are thoroughly developed with specific, relevant details. Strong elaboration and depth. | Ideas are adequately developed with relevant details. | Ideas are partially developed. Details may be general or limited. | Minimal idea development. Few or no supporting details. |
Language Use Vocabulary, sentence structure, and conventions | Grade-appropriate vocabulary. Varied, complex sentence structures. Few convention errors. | Adequate vocabulary. Some sentence variety. Errors do not impede meaning. | Limited vocabulary. Simple sentences. Errors may occasionally impede meaning. | Very limited vocabulary. Fragments or simple sentences. Frequent errors impede meaning. |
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