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One-Paragraph Essay One-Paragraph Essay Viewing to Write - Developing the one-paragraph essay Rubric Code: M24494C By kmoser Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

One-Paragraph Essay
	Excelling 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Achieving 2 pts	Not Yet 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Excelling The topic sentence is clear and imaginative. The sentence draws the reader's attention.	Proficient The topic sentence is clear but dull and unoriginal.	Achieving The topic sentence is difficult to understand.	Not Yet There is no discernable topic sentence.
Evidence	Excelling More than 3 pieces of evidence are used to back-up the topic sentence. The evidence is thoughtfu; and well explained.	Proficient Three pieces of evidence were used to back-up the topic sentence. The evidence is unoriginal but well explained.	Achieving Two pieces of evidence were used to back-up the topic sentence. The evidence is unoriginal and/or is not well explained.	Not Yet Only one piece of evidence was used to back-up the topic sentence. The evidence is unoriginal AND not well explained.
Transitions	Excelling The paragraph is well organized and easy to follow. Transitions are used to guide the reader.	Proficient The paragraph is organized but the train of thought is difficult to follow. Transitions are used sporadically.	Achieving The paragraph is unorganized and hard to understand. Transitions are used ineffectively.	Not Yet There is no organization. Transitions are not used.
Conclusion	Excelling The concluding sentence(s) demonstrate a deeper understanding of the topic. Insight into the topic is clear	Proficient The concluding sentence(s) show an understanding of the topic but but insight is not particularly deep.	Achieving There is a concluding sentence but it does not demonstrate more insight than the original topic sentence.	Not Yet There is no clear conclusion. The paragraph ends abruptly.
Mechanics	Excelling Writing is exceptional. Has 0 errors of grammar, punctuation, spelling, language usage.	Proficient Writing is very good. Has 1-5 errors of grammar, punctuation, spelling, language usage.	Achieving Writing is good. Has 6-8 errors of grammar. punctuation, spelling, language usage.	Not Yet Writing needs considerable revision. H as 9+ errors of grammar.punctuation, spelling, language usage.