TASC Test Writing
In the Writing test, examinees will answer multiple-choice and technology-enhanced questions in which they must identify errors and make corrections in sentence structure, usage, mechanics, and organization. Examinees will also write a text-based essay.Argumentative Essay
The response is a well-developed essay that develops and supports an argument from both texts.
- Effectively introduces a claim.
- Uses an organizational strategy to present reasons and relevant evidence.
- Acknowledges and counters opposing claims, as appropriate.
- Uses precise and purposeful word choice.
- Uses words, phrases, and/or clauses that effectively connect and show relationships among ideas.
- Uses and maintains an appropriate tone.
- Provides a strong concluding statement or section that logically follows from the ideas presented.
- Has no errors in usage and conventions that interfere with meaning.
- The response is a well-developed essay that examines a topic and presents related information.
- Effectively introduces the topic to be examined.
- Uses specific facts, details, definitions, examples, and/or other information to develop topic fully.
- Uses an organizational strategy to present information effectively.
- Uses precise and purposeful word choice.
- Uses words, phrases, and/or clauses that effectively connect and show relationships among ideas.
- Uses and maintains an appropriate tone.
- Provides a strong concluding statement or section that logically follows from the ideas presented.
- Has no errors in usage and conventions that interfere with meaning.