New York State Regents Argumentative Writing Rubric

Key Points

• This rubric guides assessment of argumentative essays on the NY Regents ELA exam
• It evaluates four main criteria: content/analysis, evidence, organization, and conventions
• It uses a 1-6 scoring scale with detailed performance descriptors
• It specifically focuses on argument writing using multiple sources

Full Rubric

Detailed Rubric Breakdown

Content and Analysis

Command of Evidence

Coherence, Organization, and Style

Control of Conventions

How to Use This Rubric

1. For Teachers: Use to assess students’ argumentative writing skills and their ability to effectively use source materials.

2. For Students: Use as a guide when writing arguments. Ensure you address all four criteria for comprehensive argumentative writing.

3. For Test Prep: Understand expectations for each score level to target improvements.

Tips for Success in Regents Argument Writing

1. Strong Claim: Develop a precise, insightful claim that addresses the task.

2. Evidence Integration: Support arguments with specific evidence from provided texts.

3. Clear Organization: Create a cohesive essay with logical progression of ideas.

4. Sophisticated Style: Use formal language and varied sentence structure.

5. Source Citation: Properly cite sources to avoid plagiarism.

6. Counter-Arguments: Address and distinguish from alternate or opposing claims.

7. Proper Conventions: Maintain control of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Important Notes

• Essays addressing fewer texts than required score no higher than 3
• Personal responses with minimal text reference score no higher than 1
• Completely copied responses receive a 0
• Responses unrelated to task/illegible receive a 0

Regular practice with this rubric will help students develop strong argumentative writing skills for the Regents exam. Remember to address all components and maintain focus on developing a well-supported argument using the provided sources.