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6th grade English rubric for elementary school, 3 criteria, 4 levels

Elementary school6th gradeEnglish
CriteriaLevel 4Level 3Level 2Level 1
Conventions MasteryConventions are consistently applied with no errors, demonstrating a strong command of language mechanics.Conventions are mostly applied correctly with few errors, demonstrating a good command of language mechanics.Conventions are applied inconsistently with several errors, indicating a developing command of language mechanics.Conventions are rarely applied correctly with numerous errors, showing a limited command of language mechanics.
Evidence IntegrationEvidence is thoroughly integrated and elaborated upon, providing clear support for the main ideas.Evidence is integrated and explained, providing adequate support for the main ideas with some elaboration.Evidence is included but may be inconsistently integrated or explained, offering limited support for the main ideas.Evidence is minimally included and poorly integrated, providing little to no support for the main ideas.
Organizational CohesionThe organization of the work is logical and cohesive, with clear transitions that enhance the flow of ideas.The organization of the work is mostly logical and cohesive, with some transitions that support the flow of ideas but may be inconsistent at times.The organization of the work shows some logical structure, but may lack cohesion, with transitions that are often unclear or missing, affecting the flow of ideas.The organization of the work is unclear and disjointed, with little to no transitions, resulting in a confusing flow of ideas.

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