Rubric - Gr 6-10 Informational STAAR Rubric Grade 6 essay test

Criteria	0	1	2	3	4	5
Controlling Idea/Thesis	No clear thesis	Weak thesis	Basic thesis	Clear thesis	Strong thesis	Exceptional thesis
Organization	Disorganized	Weak organization	Basic organization	Clear organization	Well-organized	Highly organized
Text Evidence	No evidence used	Minimal evidence	Some evidence used	Adequate evidence	Strong evidence	Abundant, relevant evidence
Expression of Ideas	Unclear ideas	Weak expression	Basic expression	Clear expression	Engaging expression	Compelling expression
Conventions	Many errors	Several errors	Some errors	Few errors	Minor errors	No errors

Rubric – Gr 6-10 Informational STAAR Rubric Grade 6 essay test