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Rubric for Paragraph Writing
Rubric Code:
L45353
By
mszzbryant
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Paragraph Writing
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Topic Sentence
Excellent
The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
Good
The topic sentence is the last sentence in the paragraph. It gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.
Fair
The topic sentence is not the first or last sentence in the paragraph. There is some evidence of a relevant topic connecting sentences.
Poor
There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Support
Excellent
Topic is supported by many specific details.
Good
Topic is supported by a few specific details.
Fair
Topic is supported by general statements.
Poor
There is a slight attempt at support.
Organization
Excellent
Paragraph has good organization, events are logically ordered, sharp sense of beginning and end.
Good
Paragraph is organized, events are somewhat jumpy.
Fair
Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear.
Poor
Paragraph not organized, events make no sense.
Word Choice
Excellent
Uses grade appropriate langauage throughout writing.
Good
Some use of grade appropriate language.
Fair
Consistantly uses langauge at a level one grade lower.
Poor
Consistantly uses language at a level two grades lower.
Format/Neatness
Excellent
Word processed or typed and clean. Follows accepted standard formatting guidelines and is the requested length.
Good
Legible writing, well-formed characters, and clean. Paragraph is the requested length.
Fair
Legible writing, some ill-formed letters, print too small or too large. Paragraph is under the requested length.
Poor
Illegible writing. Does not follow acceptable formatting guidelines. Paragraph is under the requested length.
Conventions
Excellent
Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.
Good
Writing contains one or two consistant grammactical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.
Fair
Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.
Poor
Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.
Timeliness
Excellent
Writing handed in on time.
Good
Writing handed in same day but not in class.
Fair
Writing handed in up to three days late.
Poor
Writing not handed in at all.
Keywords:
paragraph, general, first writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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