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8-Sentence Paragraph 
8-Sentence Paragraph
Write a strong standard 8-sentence standalone paragraph.
Rubric Code: DX9AAC6
By effertjm
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric 8-Sentence Paragraph
  MINIMAL

1 pts

BASIC

2 pts

PROFICIENT

3 pts

ADVANCED

(N/A)

HOOK

Paragraph begins with an interesting and engaging hook that is NOT a question
MINIMAL

Writer did not include a hook for their reader,
BASIC

Paragraph begins with an attempt of a hook, but it is not terribly interesting (or is a question).
PROFICIENT

Paragraph begins with an interesting and engaging hook that is NOT a question
ADVANCED

Paragraph begins with an intriguing hook that makes the reader want to read more!
Topic sentence

Topic Sentence: Does the first sentence clearly inform the reader what the paragraph is about?
MINIMAL

. There is little or no attempt to complete a topic sentence for a powerful paragraph. The topic sentence is unclear, vague, or incomplete.
BASIC

There is a topic sentence, but the main idea is questionable, confusing, or needs to be re-worded.
PROFICIENT

There is a clear topic sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph. The reader would know exactly what the paragraph is going to be about.
ADVANCED

Well developed, advanced topic sentence that skillfully communicates the main idea of the paragraph using powerful language and sophisticated, complex sentence structure.
Detail #1

Sentence #2: Does the second sentence support the topic sentence?
MINIMAL

Sentence #2 does not support the topic sentence.
BASIC

Sentence #2 supports the topic sentence, but too weakly.
PROFICIENT

Sentence #2 clearly and strongly supports the topic sentence.
ADVANCED

A strong first detail sentence that uses powerful language and sophisticated, complex sentence structure to support the topic sentence.
Vivid #1

Sentence #3: Does the third sentence explain supporting detail #1?
MINIMAL

Sentence #3 is not relevant or weakly explains supporting detail #1 (Sentence #2).
BASIC

Sentence #3 is relevant to supporting detail #1 but more detail is needed to support it.
PROFICIENT

Sentence #3 is clearly relevant to supporting detail #1 and provides details that fully explain it.
ADVANCED

A strong, vivid sentence that uses powerful language and sophisticated, complex sentence structure to tell more about Detail #1.
Detail #2

Sentence #4: Does the fourth sentence support the topic sentence?
MINIMAL

Sentence #4 does not support the topic sentence.
BASIC

Sentence #4 supports the topic sentence, but too weakly.
PROFICIENT

Sentence #4 clearly and strongly supports the topic sentence.
ADVANCED

A strong second detail sentence that uses powerful language and sophisticated, complex sentence structure to support the topic sentence.
Vivid #2

Sentence #5: Does the fifth sentence explain supporting detail #2?
MINIMAL

Sentence #5 is not relevant or weakly explains supporting detail #2 (Sentence #4).
BASIC

Sentence #5 is relevant to supporting detail #2 but more detail is needed to support it.
PROFICIENT

Sentence #5 is clearly relevant to supporting detail #2 and provides details that fully explain it.
ADVANCED

A strong, vivid sentence that uses powerful language and sophisticated, complex sentence structure to tell more about Detail #2.
Detail #3

Sentence #6: Does the sixth sentence support the topic sentence?
MINIMAL

Sentence #6 does not support the topic sentence.
BASIC

Sentence #6 supports the topic sentence, but too weakly.
PROFICIENT

Sentence #6 clearly and strongly supports the topic sentence.
ADVANCED

A strong third detail sentence that uses powerful language and sophisticated, complex sentence structure to support the topic sentence.
Vivid #3

Sentence #7: Does the seventh sentence explain supporting detail #3?
MINIMAL

Sentence #7 is not relevant or weakly explains supporting detail #3 (Sentence #6).
BASIC

Sentence #7 is relevant to supporting detail #3 but more detail is needed to support it.
PROFICIENT

Sentence #7 is clearly relevant to supporting detail #3 and provides details that fully explain it.
ADVANCED

A strong, vivid sentence that uses powerful language and sophisticated, complex sentence structure to tell more about Detail #3.
Conclusion

Sentence #8: Does the eighth sentence rephrase the topic and bring a sense of closure to the paragraph?
MINIMAL

Sentence #8 is not the conclusion. The conclusion is not a restatement of the topic or does so very weakly. The conclusion sentence is unclear, vague, or incomplete.
BASIC

Sentence #8 is the conclusion restating the topic, but the statement does not bring a sense of closure or does so too weakly.
PROFICIENT

Sentence #8 is a clear closing statement completely relevant to the topic that brings a full sense of closure to the paragraph.
ADVANCED

Final sentence is a clear closing statement completely relevant to the topic that brings a full sense of closure to the paragraph, without being repetitive (says the same thing as the topic sentence but in a different way)




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