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AP
AP English Language
College Board · Grades 11–12
3 rubrics
AP Lang Synthesis Essay Rubric (FRQ 1)
3 criteria · Grades 11–12
AP Lang Rhetorical Analysis Rubric (FRQ 2)
3 criteria · Grades 11–12
AP Lang Argument Essay Rubric (FRQ 3)
3 criteria · Grades 11–12
 View AP English Language guide
AP
AP English Literature
College Board · Grades 11–12
3 rubrics
AP Lit Poetry Analysis Rubric (FRQ 1)
3 criteria · Grades 11–12
AP Lit Prose Fiction Analysis Rubric (FRQ 2)
3 criteria · Grades 11–12
AP Lit Literary Argument Rubric (FRQ 3)
3 criteria · Grades 11–12
 View AP English Literature guide
AP
AP History
College Board · Grades 10–12
3 rubrics
AP History Document-Based Question (DBQ) Rubric
6 criteria · Grades 10–12
AP History Long Essay Question (LEQ) Rubric
4 criteria · Grades 10–12
AP History Short Answer Question (SAQ) Rubric
3 criteria · Grades 10–12
 View AP History guide
AP
AP Research
College Board · Grades 11–12
2 rubrics
AP Research Academic Paper Rubric (5,000 words)
1 criteria · Grades 11–12
AP Research Presentation and Oral Defense Rubric
7 criteria · Grades 11–12
 View AP Research guide
AP
AP Seminar
College Board · Grades 10–12
3 rubrics
AP Seminar End-of-Course Exam Rubric (Parts A + B)
4 criteria · Grades 10–12
AP Seminar PT1 Team Project Rubric (IRR + TMP)
2 criteria · Grades 10–12
AP Seminar PT2 Individual Written Argument Rubric (IWA)
7 criteria · Grades 10–12
 View AP Seminar guide
AP
AP US Government
College Board · Grades 11–12
4 rubrics
AP Gov Concept Application Rubric (FRQ 1)
3 criteria · Grades 11–12
AP Gov Quantitative Analysis Rubric (FRQ 2)
4 criteria · Grades 11–12
AP Gov SCOTUS Comparison Rubric (FRQ 3)
3 criteria · Grades 11–12
AP Gov Argument Essay Rubric (FRQ 4)
4 criteria · Grades 11–12
 View AP US Government and Politics guide
AZ
Arizona
Arizona Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–8, 11
4 rubrics
AASA Opinion Essay Writing Rubric
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
AASA Informative–Explanatory Essay Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
AASA Informative–Explanatory Essay Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
3 criteria · Grades 6–8
AASA Argumentative Essay Writing Rubric
3 criteria · Grades 6–8
 View Arizona AASA guide
AR
Arkansas
Arkansas Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–11
4 rubrics
ATLAS Opinion Text-based Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
ATLAS Informative/Explanatory Text-based Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
ATLAS Argumentation Text-based Writing Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
ATLAS Informative/Explanatory Text-based Writing Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
 View Arkansas ATLAS guide
CA
California
California Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–11
5 rubrics
SBAC Opinion Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Informational Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Narrative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–8
3 criteria · Grades 3–8
SBAC Argumentative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
SBAC Explanatory Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
 View California CAASPP (SBAC) guide
CO
Colorado
Colorado Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–8
4 rubrics
CMAS Research Simulation and Literary Analysis Rubric, Grade 3
2 criteria · Grade 3
CMAS Narrative Task Rubric, Grade 3
2 criteria · Grade 3
CMAS Research Simulation and Literary Analysis Rubric, Grades 4–5
2 criteria · Grades 4–5
CMAS Research Simulation and Literary Analysis Rubric, Grades 6–8
2 criteria · Grades 6–8
 View Colorado CMAS guide
CT
Connecticut
Connecticut State Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–11
5 rubrics
SBAC Opinion Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Informational Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Narrative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–8
3 criteria · Grades 3–8
SBAC Argumentative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
SBAC Explanatory Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
 View Connecticut Smarter Balanced guide
DE
Delaware
Delaware Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–11
5 rubrics
SBAC Opinion Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Informational Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Narrative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–8
3 criteria · Grades 3–8
SBAC Argumentative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
SBAC Explanatory Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
 View Delaware Smarter Balanced (DeSSA) guide
FL
Florida
Florida Dept. of Ed. · Grades 4–10
4 rubrics
B.E.S.T Argumentation Writing Rubric · Grades 4–6
3 criteria · Grades 4–6
B.E.S.T Expository Writing Rubric · Grades 4–6
3 criteria · Grades 4–6
B.E.S.T Argumentation Writing Rubric · Grades 7–10
3 criteria · Grades 7–10
B.E.S.T Expository Writing Rubric · Grades 7–10
3 criteria · Grades 7–10
 View Florida B.E.S.T Writing guide
GA
Georgia
Georgia Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–HS
3 rubrics
Georgia Milestones Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
Georgia Milestones Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
3 criteria · Grades 6–8
Georgia Milestones Writing Rubric · American Literature and Composition
3 criteria · High School
 View Georgia Milestones guide
HI
Hawaii
Hawaii Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–11
5 rubrics
SBAC Opinion Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Informational Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Narrative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–8
3 criteria · Grades 3–8
SBAC Argumentative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
SBAC Explanatory Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
 View Hawaii Smarter Balanced (HSA) guide
ID
Idaho
Idaho State Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–11
5 rubrics
SBAC Opinion Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Informational Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Narrative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–8
3 criteria · Grades 3–8
SBAC Argumentative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
SBAC Explanatory Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
 View Idaho ISAT guide
IL
Illinois
Illinois State Board of Education · Grades 3–8
6 rubrics
IAR Research Simulation and Literary Analysis Rubric, Grade 3
2 criteria · Grade 3
IAR Narrative Writing Task Rubric, Grade 3
2 criteria · Grade 3
IAR Research Simulation and Literary Analysis Rubric, Grades 4–5
2 criteria · Grades 4–5
IAR Narrative Task Rubric, Grades 4–5
2 criteria · Grades 4–5
IAR Research Simulation and Literary Analysis Rubric, Grades 6–8
2 criteria · Grades 6–8
IAR Narrative Task Rubric, Grades 6–8
2 criteria · Grades 6–8
 View Illinois IAR guide
IN
Indiana
Indiana Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–8
0 rubrics
View Indiana ILEARN guide
IA
Iowa
Iowa Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–11
6 rubrics
ISASP Opinion Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
4 criteria · Grades 3–5
ISASP Narrative Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
4 criteria · Grades 3–5
ISASP Informative/Explanatory Rubric · Grades 4–5
4 criteria · Grades 4–5
ISASP Argument Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
4 criteria · Grades 6–8
ISASP Informative/Explanatory Rubric · Grades 6–8
4 criteria · Grades 6–8
ISASP Narrative Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
4 criteria · Grades 6–8
 View Iowa ISASP guide
KS
Kansas
Kansas State Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–HS
3 rubrics
KAP MDPT Opinion Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
4 criteria · Grades 3–5
KAP MDPT Argument Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
4 criteria · Grades 6–8
KAP MDPT Argument Writing Rubric · High School
5 criteria · High School
 View Kansas Assessment Program guide
KY
Kentucky
Kentucky Dept. of Ed. · Grades 5, 8, and 11
3 rubrics
KSA Opinion On-Demand Writing Rubric, Grade 5
5 criteria · Grade 5
KSA Argumentation On-Demand Writing Rubric, Grade 8
6 criteria · Grade 8
KSA Argumentation On-Demand Writing Rubric, Grade 11
6 criteria · Grade 11
 View Kentucky Summative Assessment guide
LA
Louisiana
Louisiana Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–10
5 rubrics
LEAP 2025 LAT and RST Rubric · Grade 3
2 criteria · Grade 3
LEAP 2025 LAT and RST Rubric · Grades 4–5
2 criteria · Grades 4–5
LEAP 2025 Narrative Writing Task Rubric · Grades 4–5
2 criteria · Grades 4–5
LEAP 2025 LAT and RST Rubric · Grades 6–10
2 criteria · Grades 6–10
LEAP 2025 Narrative Writing Task Rubric · Grades 6–10
2 criteria · Grades 6–10
 View Louisiana LEAP 2025 guide
ME
Maine
Maine Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–HS
3 rubrics
Maine MEA Narrative Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
Maine MEA Expository Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
3 criteria · Grades 6–8
Maine MEA Argumentative Writing Rubric · High School
3 criteria · High School
 View Maine Educational Assessment guide
MD
Maryland
Maryland State Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–10
6 rubrics
MCAP Opinion Writing Rubric · Grades 4–5
2 criteria · Grades 4–5
MCAP Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric · Grades 4–5
2 criteria · Grades 4–5
MCAP Narrative Writing Rubric · Grades 4–5
2 criteria · Grades 4–5
MCAP Argumentative Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8, 10
2 criteria · Grades 6–8, 10
MCAP Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8, 10
2 criteria · Grades 6–8, 10
MCAP Narrative Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8, 10
2 criteria · Grades 6–8, 10
 View Maryland MCAP guide
MA
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Grades 3–10
4 rubrics
MCAS Short Response Rubric · Grades 3–4
1 criteria · Grades 3–4
MCAS Essay Rubric · Grades 3–5
2 criteria · Grades 3–5
MCAS Essay Rubric · Grades 6–8
2 criteria · Grades 6–8
MCAS Essay Rubric · Grade 10
2 criteria · Grade 10
 View Massachusetts MCAS guide
MI
Michigan
Michigan Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–11
5 rubrics
SBAC Opinion Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Informational Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Narrative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–8
3 criteria · Grades 3–8
SBAC Argumentative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
SBAC Explanatory Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
 View Michigan M-STEP guide
MS
Mississippi
Mississippi Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–8, High School
1 rubric
MAAP English Language Arts Writing Rubric
4 criteria · Grades 3–HS
 View Mississippi MAAP guide
MO
Missouri
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) · Grades 3–English II
5 rubrics
MAP Opinion Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
MAP Informational/Explanatory Writing Rubric · Grades 3–8
3 criteria · Grades 3–8
MAP Narrative Writing Rubric · Grades 3–8
3 criteria · Grades 3–8
MAP Argumentative Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
3 criteria · Grades 6–8
MAP EOC English I/II Source-Based Blended Writing Rubric
3 criteria · English I & II
 View Missouri MAP guide
NV
Nevada
Nevada Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–11
5 rubrics
SBAC Opinion Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Informational Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Narrative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–8
3 criteria · Grades 3–8
SBAC Argumentative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
SBAC Explanatory Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
 View Nevada SBAC guide
NH
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–8
5 rubrics
NH-SAS Opinion Essay Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
NH-SAS Informative-Explanatory Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
NH-SAS Narrative Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
NH-SAS Argumentative Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
3 criteria · Grades 6–8
NH-SAS Informative-Explanatory Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
3 criteria · Grades 6–8
 View New Hampshire NH-SAS guide
NJ
New Jersey
New Jersey Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–11
6 rubrics
NJSLA Narrative Task Rubric · Grade 3
2 criteria · Grade 3
NJSLA Narrative Task Rubric · Grades 4–5
2 criteria · Grades 4–5
NJSLA Narrative Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
2 criteria · Grades 6–11
NJSLA RST and LAT Rubric · Grade 3
2 criteria · Grade 3
NJSLA RST and LAT Rubric · Grades 4–5
2 criteria · Grades 4–5
NJSLA RST and LAT Rubric · Grades 6–11
2 criteria · Grades 6–11
 View New Jersey NJSLA guide
NM
New Mexico
New Mexico Public Education Department · Grades 3–8
6 rubrics
NM-MSSA Opinion Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
5 criteria · Grades 3–5
NM-MSSA Informative Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
5 criteria · Grades 3–5
NM-MSSA Narrative Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
5 criteria · Grades 3–5
NM-MSSA Argumentative Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
5 criteria · Grades 6–8
NM-MSSA Informative Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
5 criteria · Grades 6–8
NM-MSSA Narrative Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
5 criteria · Grades 6–8
 View New Mexico MSSA guide
NY
New York
New York State Education Department · Grades 3–8
3 rubrics
NY State Grade 3 Writing Evaluation Rubric
4 criteria · Grade 3
NY State Grades 4–5 Writing Evaluation Rubric
4 criteria · Grades 4–5
NY State Grades 6–8 Writing Evaluation Rubric
4 criteria · Grades 6–8
 View New York Regents guide
OH
Ohio
Ohio Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–HS
4 rubrics
OST Opinion Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
OST Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
OST Argumentation Writing Rubric · Grades 6–HS
3 criteria · Grades 6–HS
OST Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric · Grades 6–HS
3 criteria · Grades 6–HS
 View Ohio State Test (OST) guide
OK
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Dept. of Ed. · Grades 5 and 8
2 rubrics
OSTP Grade 5 Holistic Writing Rubric
5 criteria · Grade 5
OSTP Grade 8 Holistic Writing Rubric
5 criteria · Grade 8
 View Oklahoma OSTP guide
OR
Oregon
Oregon Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–11
5 rubrics
SBAC Opinion Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Informational Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Narrative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–8
3 criteria · Grades 3–8
SBAC Argumentative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
SBAC Explanatory Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
 View Oregon OSAS guide
PA
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Dept. of Ed. · High school
2 rubrics
Keystone Argumentative Writing Rubric
5 criteria · High school
Keystone Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric
5 criteria · High school
 View Pennsylvania Keystone English Composition guide
PA
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–8
2 rubrics
PSSA Text-Dependent Analysis Scoring Guidelines, Grades 4–8
1 criteria · Grades 4–8
PSSA Grade 3 ELA Reading Short-Answer Scoring Guidelines
1 criteria · Grade 3
 View Pennsylvania PSSA guide
SC
South Carolina
South Carolina Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–8
4 rubrics
SC READY TDW Rubric · Grades 3–4 To Convey an Experience
3 criteria · Grades 3–4
SC READY TDW Rubric · Grades 5–6 To Persuade
3 criteria · Grades 5–6
SC READY TDW Rubric · Grades 7–8 To Inform
3 criteria · Grades 7–8
SC READY TDW Rubric · Grades 7–8 To Persuade
3 criteria · Grades 7–8
 View South Carolina SC READY guide
SD
South Dakota
South Dakota Dept. of Ed. · Grades 3–11
5 rubrics
SBAC Opinion Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Informational Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Narrative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–8
3 criteria · Grades 3–8
SBAC Argumentative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
SBAC Explanatory Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
 View South Dakota Smarter Balanced guide
TN
Tennessee
Tennessee Dept. of Ed. · Grades 2–12
10 rubrics
TCAP Grade 2 Writing Rubric
1 criteria · Grade 2
TCAP Grade 3 Writing Rubric
2 criteria · Grade 3
TCAP Opinion Writing Rubric · Grades 4–5
4 criteria · Grades 4–5
TCAP Explanatory Writing Rubric · Grades 4–5
4 criteria · Grades 4–5
TCAP Narrative Writing Rubric · Grades 4–5
4 criteria · Grades 4–5
TCAP Argument Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
4 criteria · Grades 6–8
TCAP Explanatory Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
4 criteria · Grades 6–8
TCAP Narrative Writing Rubric · Grades 6–8
4 criteria · Grades 6–8
TCAP Argument Writing Rubric · Grades 9–12
4 criteria · Grades 9–12
TCAP Explanatory Writing Rubric · Grades 9–12
4 criteria · Grades 9–12
TCAP Narrative Writing Rubric · Grades 9–12
4 criteria · Grades 9–12
 View Tennessee TCAP guide
TX
Texas
Texas Education Agency · Grades 3–EII
4 rubrics
STAAR Argumentative/Opinion Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
2 criteria · Grades 3–5
STAAR Informational Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
2 criteria · Grades 3–5
STAAR Argumentative/Opinion Writing Rubric · Grades 6 to English II
2 criteria · Grades 6–EII
STAAR Informational Writing Rubric · Grades 6 to English II
2 criteria · Grades 6–EII
 View Texas STAAR guide
UT
Utah
Utah State Board of Education · Grades 3–8
6 rubrics
RISE Argument Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
2 criteria · Grades 3–5
RISE Argument Writing Rubric · Grade 6
2 criteria · Grade 6
RISE Argument Writing Rubric · Grades 7–8
2 criteria · Grades 7–8
RISE Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric · Grades 3–5
2 criteria · Grades 3–5
RISE Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric · Grade 6
2 criteria · Grade 6
RISE Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric · Grades 7–8
2 criteria · Grades 7–8
 View Utah RISE guide
VA
Virginia
Virginia Dept. of Ed. · Grades 5, Middle School, High School EOC
3 rubrics
Virginia SOL Writing Rubric · Grade 5
2 criteria · Grade 5
Virginia SOL Writing Rubric · Middle School
2 criteria · Middle School
Virginia SOL Writing Rubric · High School End-of-Course
2 criteria · High School EOC
 View Virginia SOL Writing guide
WA
Washington
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction · Grades 3–11
5 rubrics
SBAC Opinion Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Informational Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–5
3 criteria · Grades 3–5
SBAC Narrative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 3–8
3 criteria · Grades 3–8
SBAC Argumentative Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
SBAC Explanatory Performance Task Rubric · Grades 6–11
3 criteria · Grades 6–11
 View Washington SBAC guide
WI
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction · Grades 3–8
6 rubrics
Forward Opinion Short Write Rubric · Grades 3–5
1 criteria · Grades 3–5
Forward Informative/Explanatory Short Write Rubric · Grades 3–5
1 criteria · Grades 3–5
Forward Narrative Short Write Rubric · Grades 3–5
1 criteria · Grades 3–5
Forward Argumentative Short Write Rubric · Grades 6–8
1 criteria · Grades 6–8
Forward Informative Short Write Rubric · Grades 6–8
1 criteria · Grades 6–8
Forward Narrative Short Write Rubric · Grades 6–8
1 criteria · Grades 6–8
 View Wisconsin Forward Exam guide

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