WY-TOPP Informational Grades 6-8

Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress rubric for informational writing for grades 6-8

English
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
16 points

Rubric Details

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

Rubric Criteria

Criteria
Advanced(4 pts)
Proficient(3 pts)
Basic(2 pts)
Below Basic(1 pt)
No Response(0 pts)
Development
How well the writing develops the topic
Thoroughly develops topic with well-chosen facts, definitions, details, quotations
Adequately develops topic with relevant information
Partially develops topic
Minimally develops
No development
Organization
How well the writing is organized
Effectively organizes ideas; uses varied transitions; provides strong conclusion
Organizes ideas logically; uses transitions; provides conclusion
Some organization
Weak organization
No organization
Style/Language
Use of formal style and precise language
Maintains formal style; uses precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
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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