1 pts
2 pts
3 pts
(N/A)
Paragraph begins with an interesting and engaging hook that is NOT a question
Topic Sentence: Does the first sentence clearly inform the reader what the paragraph is about?
Sentence #2: Does the second sentence support the topic sentence?
Sentence #3: Does the third sentence explain supporting detail #1?
Sentence #4: Does the fourth sentence support the topic sentence?
Sentence #5: Does the fifth sentence explain supporting detail #2?
Sentence #6: Does the sixth sentence support the topic sentence?
Sentence #7: Does the seventh sentence explain supporting detail #3?
Sentence #8: Does the eighth sentence rephrase the topic and bring a sense of closure to the paragraph?