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Paragraph Writing Rubric 
Rubric Code: C24BA6W
By amaliasamikhova
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Level 4 - Excellent (A)

32 pts

Level 3 - Good (B)

27 pts

Level 2 - Satisfactory (C)

21 pts

Level 1 - Needs Improvement (D/F)

15 pts

SCORES

(N/A)

Organization

Level 4 - Excellent (A)

The outline is well-organized with clear sections: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. Each section is logically arranged and easy to follow.
Level 3 - Good (B)

Outline is organized with sections, but some areas may be slightly unclear or out of order.
Level 2 - Satisfactory (C)

Outline has some structure, but sections may be incomplete or difficult to follow.
Level 1 - Needs Improvement (D/F)

Outline lacks organization. Sections are missing or unclear.
SCORES

/4
Thesis Statement

Level 4 - Excellent (A)

A clear, focused thesis statement is included and directly addresses the topic of the paragraph.
Level 3 - Good (B)

Thesis is clear but may be somewhat broad or lack focus.
Level 2 - Satisfactory (C)

Thesis is present but unclear or too vague.
Level 1 - Needs Improvement (D/F)

Thesis is missing or not related to the topic.
SCORES

/4
Supporting Details

Level 4 - Excellent (A)

Includes several well-organized and detailed supporting points that clearly support the thesis.
Level 3 - Good (B)

Supporting details are included but may lack depth or clear connections to the thesis.
Level 2 - Satisfactory (C)

Some supporting details are included but they are vague or incomplete.
Level 1 - Needs Improvement (D/F)

Lacks supporting details or details are irrelevant or unclear.
SCORES

/4
Topic Sentences

Level 4 - Excellent (A)

Each body paragraph has a clear topic sentence that relates directly to the thesis and previews the paragraph’s main idea.
Level 3 - Good (B)

Topic sentences are present but may not clearly preview the paragraph’s main ideas.
Level 2 - Satisfactory (C)

Some paragraphs have topic sentences, but they are weak or unclear.
Level 1 - Needs Improvement (D/F)

Topic sentences are missing or unclear.
SCORES

/4
Clarity & Coherence

Level 4 - Excellent (A)

The outline is very clear, with ideas logically connected. Transitions are smooth between ideas.
Level 3 - Good (B)

The outline is mostly clear, but some ideas or transitions could be more logically connected.
Level 2 - Satisfactory (C)

Some ideas are unclear or disconnected, making it harder to follow the outline.
Level 1 - Needs Improvement (D/F)

The outline is unclear, and ideas are disorganized or hard to follow.
SCORES

/4
Grammar & Punctuation

Level 4 - Excellent (A)

No grammatical or punctuation errors. The outline is clean and easy to read.
Level 3 - Good (B)

Few grammatical or punctuation errors that do not significantly impact understanding.
Level 2 - Satisfactory (C)

Some grammatical or punctuation errors that make the outline harder to understand.
Level 1 - Needs Improvement (D/F)

Numerous grammatical or punctuation errors that make the outline difficult to follow.
SCORES

/4
Conclusion

Level 4 - Excellent (A)

Conclusion summarizes the main points of the outline and restates the thesis effectively.
Level 3 - Good (B)

Conclusion is present but may not summarize the main points effectively or restate the thesis clearly.
Level 2 - Satisfactory (C)

Conclusion is weak or missing some important elements, such as a restatement of the thesis.
Level 1 - Needs Improvement (D/F)

Conclusion is missing or unclear.
SCORES

/4
Creativity & Effort

Level 4 - Excellent (A)

The outline shows excellent effort and creative thinking, offering fresh ideas and insights.
Level 3 - Good (B)

The outline shows good effort, with some creativity and interesting ideas.
Level 2 - Satisfactory (C)

The outline shows basic effort but lacks creativity or unique insights.
Level 1 - Needs Improvement (D/F)

The outline shows minimal effort or lacks creativity.
SCORES

/4




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