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Paragraph Development Paragraph Development Write a well-supported paragraph with at least three points and three pieces of supporting evidence from at least two different sources. Rubric Code: GXB8W3A By barkley_chris Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Paragraph Writing
	4 4 pts	3 3 pts	2 2 pts	1 1 pts
Topic Sentence	4 Very creative, interesting topic sentence with a “hook.” Informs reader of the topic and the opinion can be inferred.	3 Topic sentence is present, it hooks the reader and gives some idea of the opinion.	2 A topic sentence is present, but there is no hook. There is a change topics in the paragraph.	1 Very little sign of a topic sentence.
Paragraph Structure	4 Three very strong points are made. Supporting Sentences further drove the point and forced the reader to consider his/her stance on the topic.	3 Three points are made and supporting sentences partially drove the point.	2 Two to three points are made, but there is little support behind the points.	1 Some points are made, but there is little to no supporting evidence.
Grammar and Mechanics	4 Exact use of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.	3 Fair use of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.	2 Inconsistent use of capitalization, punctuation and/or spelling.	1 Multiple errors per capitalization, punctuation and/or spelling.
Evidence Sources	4 My sources are cited in APA format and all credit is given to three or more reputable and reliable sources.	3 My sources are cited in APA format and all credit is given to two reputable and reliable sources.	2 My sources are cited, but they are not particularly reliable.	1 There is little to no evidence of sources.
Concluding Sentence	4 Concluding sentence sums up paragraph effectively and leaves the reader with something to think about on the original topic.	3 Concluding sentence sums up the paragraph effectively.	2 Concluding sentence is limited. Does not tie up the paragraph neatly.	1 Little evidence of a concluding sentence.