NJSLA-A Grades 6–8 Conventions Rubric

5 points

The response demonstrates command of conventions in a written response to an on-demand prompt. Characteristics: Demonstrates command of the system and structure of the English language; Demonstrates command of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and usage.

4 points

The response demonstrates general command of conventions. Characteristics: Demonstrates general command of the system and structure of the English language; Demonstrates general command of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and usage.

3 points

The response demonstrates basic command of conventions. Characteristics: Demonstrates partial command of the system and structure of the English language; Demonstrates partial command of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and usage.

2 points

The response demonstrates limited command of conventions. Characteristics: Demonstrates limited command of the system and structure of the English language; Demonstrates limited command of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and usage.

1 point

The response demonstrates minimal command of conventions. Characteristics: Demonstrates minimal command of the system and structure of the English language; Demonstrates minimal or no command of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and usage.