Utah RISE Argumentative Grades 6-8

Utah Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment rubric for argumentative writing for grades 6-8

English
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
16 points

Rubric Details

Standard
Utah RISE
Subject
English
Grade Level
6-8
Total Points
16
Criteria
4 categories
Assignment Type
essay

Rubric Criteria

Criteria
Exceeds Standard(4 pts)
Meets Standard(3 pts)
Approaching Standard(2 pts)
Below Standard(1 pt)
No Response(0 pts)
Claim/Evidence
How well the writing introduces and supports a claim
Introduces precise claim; supports with clear reasons and relevant evidence; addresses counterclaims
Introduces clear claim; supports with reasons and evidence
Introduces claim; limited evidence
Weak claim
No claim
Organization
How well the argument is organized
Organizes argument logically; uses varied transitions; provides compelling conclusion
Organizes argument; uses transitions; provides conclusion
Some organization
Little organization
No organization
Style/Language
Use of formal style and precise language
Maintains formal style; uses precise language
Maintains style; uses appropriate language
Inconsistent style
Informal style
No appropriate style
Conventions
Command of conventions
Strong command
Adequate command
Partial command
Limited command
No command

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