Language Arts Student Growth Assessment Scoring Checklist NameGrade 7

Skill Asterisks indicate a skill expected by: * 7th grade ** 8th grade *** 9th-10th grade / Possible points / Earned points
Process
10 points / Planning - evidence of appropriate support / 2
Planning- evidence of organization / 2
Revising - evidence of revising for appropriate support, including elaboration / 2
Revising - evidence of revising for language sophistication, including word choice and compositional risks / 2
Editing - evidence of correction to sentences, usage, grammar and mechanics / 2
Introduction
7 points / Separate opening paragraph / 1
Topic/position clearly introduced in opening / 2
Opening previews content to follow * / 1
No explanation of content in opening / 1
Opening “hooks” the reader by incorporating a technique meant to create interest and sophistication * / 2
Content Development and Organization 11 pts. / Each body paragraph is about one relevant supporting idea / 3
Each body paragraph is logically developed with relevant supporting reasons, ideas and details which are elaborated, demonstrating understanding of the topic / 3
Reasons/ideas are further developed with appropriate, effective and varied methods of elaboration, including facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information and examples / 5
Organizes and develops claims, counterclaims, complex ideas, concepts and information to make important connections and distinctions (e. g. pointing out strengths and limitations, anticipating the audience’s knowledge level)*** / 2 / X
Conclusion
7 points / Separate closing paragraph / 1
Topic/position clearly restated in closing / 2
No new ideas in closing / 1
Closing follows from and supports the position/information presented* / 2
Key points summarized in closing* / 1
Closing incorporates a technique meant to create interest and sophistication** / 2 / X
Language
23 points / Uses appropriate transitions at the beginning of each paragraph clarify relationships among ideas and concepts / 3
Uses varied transitions at the beginning of each paragraph ** / 1 / X
Uses appropriate transitions within paragraphs clarify relationships among ideas / 3
Uses varied transitions within paragraphs creating cohesion and clarity ** / 1 / X
Chooses and maintains a consistent style, tone and voice / 2
Demonstrates understanding of figurative language, word relationships, nuances in word meanings and compositional risks / 5
Uses precise language and/or domain-specific vocabulary / 3
Chooses language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy* / 1
Correctly incorporates a variety of simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences * / 2
Uses parallel structure*** / 1 / X
Uses pronouns correctly / 1
Correctly forms and uses verbs in an effective manner ** / 1 / X
Uses correct mechanics, including spelling, capitalization, punctuation and indention / 3
Uses semicolon to link two or more closely related independent clauses*** / 1 / X
Uses a colon to introduce a list or quotation*** / 1 / X
TOTAL POINTS EARNED / 58
0-31 = Below proficient / 32-40 = Partially proficient / 41-51 = Proficient / 52-58 =
Advanced proficient

Argument Writing Requirements

Opening / States claim / 1
Previews arguments / 1
Acknowledges counterclaim / 1
Uses interesting hook / 1
Does not explain ideas / 1
Argument 1 / Appropriate transition to Argument 1 / 1
Argument 1 stated / 1
Supported with evidence / 1
Evidence explained / 1
Argument and support connected to claim / 1
Argument 2 / Appropriate transition to Argument 2 / 1
Argument 2 stated / 1
Supported with evidence / 1
Evidence explained / 1
Argument and support connected to claim / 1
Counterclaim / Appropriate transition to Counterclaim / 1
Counterclaim stated / 1
Counterclaim rebutted / 1
Rebuttal supported with evidence / 1
Rebuttal and evidence explained / 1
Closing / Restates claim / 1
Summarizes arguments / 1
Summarizes counterclaim / 1
Summarizes rebuttal / 1
Offers recommendation / 1
Tone / Objective tone - no personal pronouns (I, me, my, mine, we, us, our) / 1
Tone formal and serious / 1
Total / 27

Essay Improvement Score

Essay score / 0-31
Below proficient / 32-40
Partially proficient / 41-51
Proficient / 52-58
Advanced proficient
First essay / /58
This essay / /58
Improvement
Points for improvement : / 0 / 5-10 / 15 / 20
<5 points / +5-9 points / +10 points / >10 points
Scored PP but <10 / Scored P but <10 / Scored AP

Essay checklist score: ______/58

Argument requirements _____/27

Essay improvement _____/20

Total: _____/115