GRADE 3 - SCORING RUBRIC FOR PROSE CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE ITEMS - Narrative Writing Task (NWT)

Oct 10, 2026

Grade 3 scoring rubric for Prose Constructed Response items focused on Narrative Writing Task (NWT). It evaluates written expression and knowledge of language and conventions using performance levels from highest to lowest scores. Criteria cover comprehension and task alignment, narrative development, organization and coherence, clarity of language, and command of standard English conventions at an appropriate complexity level. Additional guidance defines unscoreable responses and includes note conditions about reading assessment applicability and narrative elements consistent with CCSS.

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Scoring Rubric for Prose Constructed Response Items

Narrative Writing Task (NWT)

Written Expression

Knowledge of Language and Conventions

| CONSTRUCT MEASURED | SCORE POINT 3 | SCORE POINT 2 | SCORE POINT 1 | SCORE POINT 0 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Reading Comprehension and Written Expression | The student response
􀁸 demonstrates full comprehension by providing an accurate explanation/description/ comparison;
􀁸 addresses the prompt and provides effective development of the topic that is consistently appropriate to task, purpose, and audience;
􀁸 uses clear reasoning supported by relevant, text-based evidence in the development of the topic;
􀁸 is effectively organized with clear and coherent writing;
􀁸 uses language effectively to clarify ideas. | The student response
􀁸 demonstrates comprehension by providing a mostly accurate explanation/ description/comparison;
􀁸 addresses the prompt and provides some development of the topic that is generally appropriate to task, purpose, and audience;
􀁸 uses reasoning and relevant, text-based evidence in the development of the topic;
􀁸 is organized with mostly clear and coherent writing;
􀁸 uses language in a way that is mostly effective to clarify ideas. | The student response
􀁸 demonstrates
limited
comprehension;
􀁸 addresses the prompt and provides minimal development of the topic that is limited in its appropriateness to task, purpose, and audience
􀁸 uses limited reasoning and text-based evidence;
􀁸 demonstrates limited organization and coherence;
􀁸 uses language to express ideas with limited clarity. | The student response
􀁸 does not demonstrate comprehension;
􀁸 is undeveloped and/or inappropriate to the task, purpose, and audience;
􀁸 includes little to no textbased evidence;
􀁸 lacks organization and coherence;
􀁸 does not use language to express ideas with clarity. | | Knowledge of
Language and
Conventions | The student response to the prompt demonstrates full command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity. There may be a few minor errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage, but meaning is clear. | The student response to the prompt demonstrates some command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity. There may be errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage that occasionally impede understanding, but the meaning is generally clear. | The student response to the prompt demonstrates limited command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity. There may be errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage that often impede understanding. | The student response to the prompt does not demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English at the appropriate level of complexity. Frequent and varied errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage impede understanding. | GRADE 3 SCORING RUBRIC FOR PROSE CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE ITEMS Narrative Writing Task (NWT) | CONSTRUCT MEASURED | SCORE POINT 3 | SCORE POINT 2 | SCORE POINT 1 | SCORE POINT 0 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Written Expression | The student response
• is effectively developed with narrative elements and is consistently appropriate to the task;
• is effectively organized with clear and coherent writing;
• uses language effectively to clarify ideas. | The student response
• is developed with some narrative elements and is generally appropriate to the task;
• is organized with mostly coherent writing;
• uses language in a way that is mostly effective to clarify ideas. | The student response
• is minimally developed with few narrative elements and is limited in its appropriateness to the task;
• demonstrates limited organization and coherence;
• uses language to express ideas with limited clarity. | The student response
• is undeveloped and/or inappropriate to the task;
• lacks organization and coherence;
• does not use language to express ideas with clarity. | | Knowledge of
Language and Conventions | The student response to the prompt demonstrates full com

FAQs

What does the Grade 3 rubric assess for the Narrative Writing Task (NWT)?

It assesses Written Expression and Knowledge of Language and Conventions, including narrative development, organization, and the student’s command of standard English conventions.

How do score points differ for Written Expression?

Higher scores reflect effective narrative development and clear, coherent organization, while lower scores indicate minimal development, limited coherence, or an undeveloped/inappropriate response.

When can a Grade 3 response be considered unscoreable?

A response is unscoreable if it cannot be assigned a score based on rubric criteria; coded responses include no response, unintelligible text, not written in English, off-topic, refusal, or not understanding.

Oct 10, 2026

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