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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