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Definition Paragraph 
Definition Paragraph
Definition Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: D72654
By susanview
Draft
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Needs Improvement

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Topic and Concluding Sentences

Needs Improvement

The topic sentence does not state what is being defined, or there is no category or unique defining characteristics included in the sentence.
There is no concluding sentence.
Fair

Topic sentence states what is being defined but it does not include a clear category or the the characteristics do not denote the uniqueness of the term.
The concluding sentence is unclear.
Good

Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. But it is not very engaging or creative.
The concluding sentence is incomplete.
Excellent

Very well developed topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. It clearly states the topic being defined by including a category for the term and characteristics that show how the term is unique in the category.
The concluding sentence is clear and complete.
Details/Examples

Needs Improvement

Details are either wrong or lacking, or they are not related to the topic sentence.
Fair

There are details, but they are either not concrete and specific, or there are not enough of them to adequately define the term.
Good

Details are concrete and specific, but they are not engaging and interesting enough. They lack creativity and clarity.
Excellent

Details in the paragraph are concrete and specific, and they define the term with unique characteristics. There are enough details, and they relate well to the topic sentence.
Organization/Structure

Needs Improvement

No clear organization. Details are either missing or not in a clear order
Fair

The details are in an understandable order, but there are not enough to clearly define the term in a concrete manner with unique characteristics.
Good

The details are in a clear. effective order and they define the term, but they are not interesting or engaging enough or overlap and repeat information already given previously.
Excellent

The details are in a clear, effective order, and they define the term in concrete terms with unique characteristics that are not overlapped and repeated.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

Needs Improvement

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the paragraph.
Mechanics

Needs Improvement

A lot of distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Fair

Many errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good

Some errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent

Very few or no errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.



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