Scoring Guides for MCAS English Language Arts Composition
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Student compositions that do not address the writing prompt will be deemed non-scorable, earning them a 0 out of a possible 12 points for topic development and 0 out of a possible 8 points for standard English conventions.
Scoring Guide for Topic/Idea Development
Score Description
6
Rich topic/idea development
Careful and/or subtle organization
Effective/rich use of language
5
Full topic/idea development
Logical organization
Strong details
Appropriate use of language
4
Moderate topic/idea development and organization
Adequate, relevant details
Some variety in language
3
Rudimentary topic/idea development and/or organization
Basic supporting details
Simplistic language
2
Limited or weak topic/idea development, organization, and/or details
Limited awareness of audience and/or task
1
Little topic/idea development, organization, and/or details
Little or no awareness of audience and/or task
Scoring Guide for Standard English Conventions
Score Description
4
Control of sentence structure, grammar and usage, and mechanics (length and complexity of essay provide opportunity for student to show control of standard English conventions)
3
Errors do not interfere with communication and/or
Few errors relative to length of essay or complexity of sentence structure, grammar and usage, and mechanics
2
Errors interfere somewhat with communication and/or
Too many errors relative to the length of the essay or complexity of sentence structure, grammar and usage, and mechanics
1
Errors seriously interfere with communication AND
Little control of sentence structure, grammar and usage, and mechanics