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Basic Paragraph Rubric
Mrs. Lackey's Basic Paragraph Rubric
Basic Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
FXW9W57
By
sueshively
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Criteria for Paragraph
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Topic Sentence
Poor
The topic sentence does not introduce the topic. No controlling point about the topic is evident.
Fair
Topic sentence introduces the topic, but does not give accurate and complete information.
Good
Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed.
Excellent
Very well developed topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest.
Details/Examples
Poor
Details/examples are either wrong or lacking. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.
Fair
There are details/examples, but the details do not create a dominant impression that follows the story line.
Good
Details/examples are clear and specific, but there are not enough of them to create a dominant impression that follows the story line.
Excellent
Details/examples in the paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details that follows the story line.
Organization/Structure
Poor
No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Fair
Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Good
Logical progression of details. Transitions do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph. There is a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Excellent
Logical progression of details with a clear beginnning, middle and end. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively.
Style
Poor
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The word choice is inadequate.
Fair
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety.
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure.
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure.
Mechanics
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Fair
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization distract from the meaning and of the paragraph.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not distract from the overall meaning of the paragraph.
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Keywords:
Descriptive Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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