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MCAS ELA Grades 6–8 Extended Response (ER) Rubric for Written Expression and Conventions

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The MA MCAS ELA Grades 6–8 Extended Response (ER) Rubric for Written Expression and Conventions scored out of 5 points across 2 criteria, for informative writing at grades 6-8. Published by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

How it is scored

  • Written Expression3 pts · 4 levels
  • Standard English Conventions2 pts · 3 levels

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Written Expression · 3 points

3 points

• effective explanation of ideas • effective selection of evidence to support ideas • effective organization

2 points

• adequate explanation of ideas • adequate selection of evidence to support ideas • adequate organization

1 point

• minimal explanation of ideas • minimal selection of evidence to support ideas • minimal organization

0 points

• does not address the question or incorrectly responds to the question

Standard English Conventions · 2 points

2 points

• appropriate control of a variety of sentence structures relative to the length of the response • appropriate control of grammar, usage, and mechanics relative to complexity and/or length of the response

1 point

• partial control of a variety of sentence structures relative to the length of the response • partial control of grammar, usage, and mechanics relative to complexity and/or length of the response

0 points

• no control of grammar, usage, and mechanics and/or is of insufficient length

Source

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Official document. Rubrics are revised periodically, so check the source before using this for a graded assessment.

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