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Synthesis Paragraph Rubric Code: GXB32W8 By kjmannion Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Undeveloped 1 pts	Developing 2 pts	Developed 3 pts	Well-developed 4 pts
Main Idea	Undeveloped Writer doesn't articulate a connection between the pieces.	Developing Writer tries to articulate a connection, but this may be overly simplistic or unclearly phrased.	Developed Writer articulates a specific, reasonable connection between the pieces.	Well-developed Writer clearly articulates a specific, insightful thematic connection between the pieces.
Supporting Evidence	Undeveloped Evidence from both pieces may be weaker, or lacking entirely.	Developing Writer presents well-chosen evidence from one piece, but not the other, or weaker evidence from both pieces.	Developed Writer presents reasonable quoted or paraphrased evidence from both pieces in support of overall theme.	Well-developed Writer presents well-chosen quoted or paraphrased evidence from both pieces in support of overall theme.
Analysis	Undeveloped Writer does not tie evidence back to main idea.	Developing Writer may not explain how some evidence links back to main idea	Developed Writer generally explains how evidence from each piece ties back to main idea.	Well-developed Writer clearly and thoroughly explains / analyzes how evidence from each piece ties back to main idea.
Organization	Undeveloped No clear main idea is articulated. Ideas are hard to follow.	Developing Main idea may not emerge until later in paragraph. Ideas may not flow smoothly at times.	Developed Main idea is presented clearly early in paragraph. Ideas generally flow smoothly and logically throughout.	Well-developed Main idea is presented clearly in first sentence. Ideas flow smoothly and logically throughout, with effective transitions used as needed.
Language / Conventions	Undeveloped Language is inappropriate and phrasing is awkward or confusing. Errors interfere with meaning.	Developing Tone may be overly casual or word choice may cause confusion. Contains multiple errors throughout.	Developed Tone is mostly academic and word choice is clear. May contain one or two errors in conventions.	Well-developed Tone is academic and word choice is clear and precise. No significant errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation or other conventions.