TNReady Grades 4-5 Writing Rubric Quiz

What indicates a score of 4 in terms of introduction?

• A weak introduction that barely explains the topic
• No introduction at all
• An introduction that somewhat relates to the topic
• A strong introduction that clearly shows the topic and engages readers

For a score of 3, how should ideas be connected in the writing?

• No connections between ideas should be present
• All possible connections must be explained in detail
• Some connections between ideas should be shown
• Ideas should be randomly connected

What characterizes a score of 2 in terms of organization?

• Perfect organization with clear flow
• Information is hard to follow and poorly ordered
• No organization at all
• Completely random arrangement of ideas

Which describes a score of 1 in terms of examples?

• Uses unrelated examples or no examples
• Uses some related examples
• Uses many strong examples
• Uses perfectly chosen examples

What transition word usage indicates a score of 4?

• No transition words used
• Only basic transitions used
• Various effective transition words that connect ideas well
• Random transition words scattered throughout

For a score of 3, how should the conclusion be?

• Missing entirely
• Related to the topic and wraps up main points
• Extremely detailed and long
• Unrelated to the topic

What indicates a score of 2 in terms of word choice?

• Perfect word choice throughout
• Words don't match the topic at all
• Simple or repeated words that aren't always clear
• Advanced vocabulary only

For a score of 1, what characterizes the grammar and conventions?

• Perfect grammar throughout
• Limited understanding with many repeated errors
• Few minor mistakes
• Occasional errors that don't affect meaning

What example usage indicates a score of 4?

• No examples used
• Random examples unrelated to topic
• Well-chosen examples that fully explain the topic
• Too many examples that confuse the reader

For a score of 3, how should the writing be organized?

• Completely disorganized
• Arranged in a way that makes sense
• Perfect organization only
• Random arrangement of ideas