State of New Jersey Department of Education

New Jersey GEPA Language Arts Literacy Assessment Tutorial

Cluster 1:  Writing to Speculate - Prompt "C"

Writing Sample #5 - Scoring "3"

The following writing sample for the Writing To Speculate Prompt "C" scored a "3" based on the New Jersey Registered Holistic Scoring Rubric.

Scorers made the following comments about the sample below:

This response has an introduction, conclusion and use of dialogue that provides structure. More development of the story and elaboration of ideas are needed to move this paper beyond the highlight level.