12th grade ELA

District Wide Standards Based Assessment Grade 12 Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

​ Precise and Knowledgeable Claims

4.0 pts Highly Proficient ● All of proficient ● Claim contributes new angle or extension to the debate ● Shows a greater depth and breadth of knowledge of topic

3.0 pts Proficient

2.0 pts Minimally Proficient ● Claim may not be easily identifiable ● Claim may be implied ● Claim may not be succinct ● Position may not be explicit ● Shows a limited knowledge of the topic backbone or structure for the rest of the paper ● Paragraphs follow a logical sequence 2.0 pts Minimally Proficient ● Some direct evidence to support topic ● Low quality evidence is presented ● Superficial analysis 2.0 pts Minimally Proficient ● Claim provides a

1.0 pts Below Proficient ● Claim may not be easily identifiable ● Claim may be implied ● Claim may not be succinct ● Position may not be explicit ● Shows a limited knowledge of the topic 1.0 pts Below Proficient ● Paper has no paragraphs ● No logical sequence

● Easily identifiable ● Easy to understand ● Precise position ● Shows knowledge of the topic

I can introduce a precise, knowledgeable claim and establish the significance

of that claim. Mastery: 3.0 pts

Organization I can create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaim(s), reasons (supporting arguments), and evidence.

3.0 pts Proficient ● Claim provides a

4.0 pts Highly Proficient ● All of proficient ● Ideas build on one another to create a cohesive whole

backbone or structure for the rest of the paper ● Paragraphs follow a logical sequence

Mastery 3.0 pts

Use Relevant and Convincing Evidence I can develop my claims by

4.0 pts Highly Proficient ● Ample and convincing evidence provided ● Quotes and/or paraphrases are elegantly and correctly contextualized and integrated ● Provides insightful and in-depth analysis of the evidence ● Nearly perfect citations

3.0 pts Proficient ● Sufficient direct

1.0 pts Below Proficient ● No evidence is presented ● Does not cite sources

evidence to support topic ● Integrates and contextualizes quotes and/or paraphrases ● In-depth analysis of evidence ● Most citations are correct

supplying relevant and convincing evidence.

Mastery 3.0 pts

4.0 pts Highly Proficient ● Effectively uses

Words, Phrases and Syntax I can use words, phrases, clauses, and varied syntax to link the major sections of my text in order to create a cohesive, unified text.

3.0 pts Proficient ● Effectively uses

2.0 pts Minimally Proficient ● Ineffective use of transitions ● May use basic or simple sentence

1.0 pts Below Proficient ● Many miscellaneous usage/ mechanics errors

transitions between paragraphs and within paragraphs

transitions between paragraphs

● Some varied

● Flowing, varied

sentence structure ● Clear and engaging language ● Subject-specific vocabulary

structure throughout ● May contain overly wordy syntax

sentence structures

Mastery 3.0 pts

● Articulate use of language ● Robust and subject-specific vocabulary

● Clear language