State of New Jersey Department of Education

New Jersey GEPA Language Arts Literacy Assessment Tutorial

Cluster 1:  Writing to Speculate - Prompt "A"

Writing Sample #1 - Scoring "1"

The following writing sample for the Writing To Speculate Prompt "A" scored a "1" based on the New Jersey Registered Holistic Scoring Rubric.

Scorers made the following comments about the sample below:

The writer attempts to respond to the topic; however, there is a lack of elaboaration and details. Also, the severe errors in mechanics and usage demonstrate an inadequate command of the language.