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Exemplification Paragraph 
Exemplification Paragraph
An exemplification paragraph must include at least three examples supporting the topic. Examples should be arranged in logical order therefore, logical order transitions must be used.
Rubric Code: N9C588
By cateyz
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Exemplification
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs attention

1 pts

Topic Sentence
15 %

TOPIC = ___________

CONTROLLING IDEA = __________________
Excellent

The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear and focused statement of the paragraph content.
Good

The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.
Fair

The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.
Needs attention

There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Support/Details
30 %

Excellent

At least three examples are evident and explain the topic. Examples are explained with clear, specific, vivid support.
Good

Two examples are evident and explain the topic. Examples are clearly explained, but support may not be specific and/or vivid.
Fair

One example is evident and explains the topic. Examples are supported by general statements.
Needs attention

No examples are evident. There is only a superficial attempt at support.
Logical Order
15 %

Excellent

Paragraph has good organization; support is logically ordered. Correct transition words or phrases are used.
Good

It is clear that an attempt as organization has been made, although support at times seems random. Some logical transition words/phrases are used.
Fair

Paragraph is unevenly organized. Transition words/phrases do not always match logical order type.
Needs attention

Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of transition words/phrases.
Summary Statement
15 %

Excellent

The summary statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that echos key words from the topic sentence without repeating the topic sentence.
Good

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.
Fair

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence, OR simply restates the topic sentence.
Needs attention

There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Style
15 %

Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the para-graph. Rich and detailed language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being described.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of vivid language to create imagery.
Fair

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of vivid language to create imagery.
Needs attention

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. The word choice is inadequate.
Conventions
5 %

Excellent

Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.
Good

Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical 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.
Needs attention

Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.
Format/Neatness
5 %

Excellent

Typed. Follows accepted standard formatting guidelines and is the requested length.
- 12 sized font
- Times New Roman
- Double-spaced
Good

Typed. Paragraph is the requested length.
Fair

Legible writing (not typed) and/or paragraph is under the requested length.
Needs attention

Illegible writing. Does not follow acceptable formatting guidelines. Paragraph is under the requested length.



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