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My Treasure Box Paragraph 
Paragraph Writing
Students will write a paragraph that includes the components of writing a paragraph.
Rubric Code: J93563
By leighille
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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Introduction/Topic Sentence

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No clear main idea. The topic is not stated and the sentence may not be a complete sentence.
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The main idea of the paragraph is partially written, but does not give the reader a clear understanding of the topic. The topic sentence may not be a complete sentence.
10

A basic simple sentence is used to state the topic. The reader probably understands what the paragraph will be about. Little description or adjectives
15

A good topic sentence is evident that gives the reader an understanding of the paragraph. Some adjectives or descriptives are used.
20

A well contructed topic sentence is evident that gives the readers a clear understanding of what the paragraph is about. Use of strong vocabulary and adjectives.
Complete sentences with details

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Paragraph is severely lacking in item sentences or "why" sentences. Supporting sentences may be off topic. Vocabulary is weak with no description
5

Paragraph may be lacking both item and supporting "why" sentences. Sentences may not be complete. Weak vocabulary or no adjectives.
10

Paragraph may include item sentences but does not have supporting "why "sentences. Sentences may not have any descriptives or adjectives. Basic vocabulary, may or may not contain some adjectives.
15

Paragraph includes 3 well constructed sentences decribing the items to be placed in the box. Each item sentence has a supporting sentence telling why the item is important. Good vocabulary and some adjectives.
20

Paragraph includes 4 or more well constructed sentences decribing the items to be placed in the box. Each item sentence has a supporting sentence telling why the item is important. Use of strong vocabulary and adjectives.
Conclusion Sentence

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No conclusion sentence.
5

A final sentence is used, but does not correctly restate the main idea.The concluding sentence may not be a complete sentence.
10

A complete sentence is used to restate the main idea of the paragraph. Little description or adjectives
15

An adequately contructed concluding sentence is present and restates the topic. Some adjectives or descriptives are used
20

A well contructed concluding sentence is used to restate the main ideas of the paragraph. Use of strong vocabulary and adjectives.
Punctuation

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Capitalization and punctuation errors make it practically impossible to understand what is being said
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A significant amount of capitalization or punctuation errors
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Only a few errors of capitalization or punctuation.
15

An occasional capitalization or puntuation error exists.
20

Virtually no capitalization or punctuation errors exist.
Spelling

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Numerous spelling errors. More than one spelling error in each sentence. Errors make it difficult to understand what is being said.
5

At least one spelling error in each sentence. The reader has difficulty figuring out some word choices.
10

A few spelling errors.
The reader can figure out most word choices.
15

An occasional spelling error.
Reader can easily figure out the word choices.
20

Virtually no spelling errors.
Reader has no problem understanding the word choices.



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