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Rubric for Elementary Paragraph Writing 
Assessment of Elementary Level Writing - 3rd Grade
Rubric Code: LX4CAC9
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  EXCELLENT

4 pts

GOOD

3 pts

ALMOST

2 pts

NEEDS WORK

1 pts

Topic Sentence

EXCELLENT

Main topic is clearly stated in a complete opening sentence with correct sentence structure.
GOOD

Main topic is stated in an opening sentence but sentence structure is not correct.
ALMOST

Main topic is not clearly stated but sentence structure is correct.
NEEDS WORK

Main topic is not clearly stated. Sentence structure is not correct.
Content

EXCELLENT

Student has written atleast 3 supporting details AND all sentences are on topic.
GOOD

Student has written atleast 3 supporting details BUT only 2 sentences are on topic.
ALMOST

Student has written at least 3 supporting details BUT only 1 sentence is on topic.
NEEDS WORK

Student has attempted to write supporting details BUT none are on topic.
Organization

EXCELLENT

Paragraph has a topic sentence, Indentation is evident, detail sentences in a logical order, and a concluding sentence.
GOOD

Paragraph is missing either the topic sentence or concluding sentence. Details are in a logical order. Most new paragraphs are indented.
ALMOST

Paragraph is missing both topic sentence and concluding sentence. Details are in a logical order. Some new paragraphs are indented.
NEEDS WORK

Paragraph is missing both topic and concluding sentences and the details are not in a logical order. There is no indication of a new paragraph throughout the piece.
Spelling

EXCELLENT

There are 0-2 spelling errors.
GOOD

There are 3-4 spelling errors.
ALMOST

There are 5-6 spelling errors.
NEEDS WORK

There are more than 6 spelling errors.
Grammar & Punct./Capt.

EXCELLENT

Paragraph has 0-2 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
GOOD

Paragraph has 3-4 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
ALMOST

Paragraph has 5-6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
NEEDS WORK

Paragraph has more than 6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.



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