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    PSSA Writing Rubric

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    The document describes the rubric used to evaluate writing in the PSSA domain. It outlines the focus, content, organization, style, and conventions that are assessed. Focus refers to the controlling idea or topic. Content is the inclusion of facts, details, and explanations. Organization is the logical structure and transitions between paragraphs. Style considers word choice and sentence structure. Conventions examines grammar, mechanics, spelling and usage. The rubric has a 4-point scale to assess these areas from minimal to sophisticated.

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    The document describes the rubric used to evaluate writing in the PSSA domain. It outlines the focus, content, organization, style, and conventions that are assessed. Focus refers to the controlling idea or topic. Content is the inclusion of facts, details, and explanations. Organization is the logical structure and transitions between paragraphs. Style considers word choice and sentence structure. Conventions examines grammar, mechanics, spelling and usage. The rubric has a 4-point scale to assess these areas from minimal to sophisticated.

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    The document describes the rubric used to evaluate writing in the PSSA domain. It outlines the focus, content, organization, style, and conventions that are assessed. Focus refers to the controlling idea or topic. Content is the inclusion of facts, details, and explanations. Organization is the logical structure and transitions between paragraphs. Style considers word choice and sentence structure. Conventions examines grammar, mechanics, spelling and usage. The rubric has a 4-point scale to assess these areas from minimal to sophisticated.

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    PSSA Writing Rubric

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    Neil Geyette
    The document describes the rubric used to evaluate writing in the PSSA domain. It outlines the focus, content, organization, style, and conventions that are assessed. Focus refers to the controlling idea or topic. Content is the inclusion of facts, details, and explanations. Organization is the logical structure and transitions between paragraphs. Style considers word choice and sentence structure. Conventions examines grammar, mechanics, spelling and usage. The rubric has a 4-point scale to assess these areas from minimal to sophisticated.

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    PSSA Domain Rubric for Writing

    Domain Descriptions

    Focus The single controlling point made with an awareness of task (mode) about a specific topic

    Content The presence of ideas developed through facts; examples, anecdotes, details, opinions, statistics, reasons, and/or explanations

    Organization The order developed and sustained within and across paragraphs using transitional devices and including introduction and conclusion Organization

    Style The choice, use and arrangement of words arrangement of words and sentence structures that create tone and voice Style Precise, illustrative use of a variety of words and sentence structures to create consistent writer's voice and tone Generic use of a variety of words and sentence structures that may or may not create writer's voice and tone appropriate to audience Limited word choice and control of sentence structures that inhibit voice and tone Minimal variety in word choice and minimal control of sentence structures

    Conventions

    Grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation

    Domain Scoring Points and Descriptions

    PL

    Focus Sharp, distinct controlling point made about a single topic with evident awareness of task

    Content Substantial, specific; and/or illustrative content demonstrating strong development and sophisticated ideas

    Conventions

    Sophisticated arrangement of content with evident and/or subtle transitions

    Evident control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation

    Apparent point made about a single topic with sufficient awareness of task (mode)

    Sufficiently developed content with adequate elaboration or explanation

    Functional arrangement of content that sustains a logical order with some evidence of transitions

    Sufficient control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation

    No apparent point but evidence of a specific topic

    Limited content with inadequate elaboration or explanation

    Confused or inconsistent arrangement of content with or without attempts at transition

    Limited control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation Minimal control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation

    Minimal evidence of a topic

    Superficial and/or minimal content

    Minimal control of intent arrangement

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