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Paragraph Writing 
Paragraph Writing
Students wrote a paragraph on a given topic.
Rubric Code: Q65BCX
By wislerc
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Exceeding Grade Level

4 pts

On Grade Level

3 pts

Approaching Grade Level

2 pts

Below grade level

1 pts

Topic Sentence
4 pts

The paragraph must begin with a topic sentence that includes the topic & feeling/feature on it.
Exceeding Grade Level

Topic sentence includes the topic and a feeling or feature on the topic. It is creative.
On Grade Level

Topic sentence includes the topic and a feeling or feature on the topic. Needs creativity.
Approaching Grade Level

Topic sentence includes topic but not feeling or feature. Lacks creativity.
Below grade level

The paragraph does contain a topic sentence.
Paragraph Body
4 pts

The body of the paragraph supports the topic sentence with meaninful details and explanations.
Exceeding Grade Level

The body of the paragraph supports the topic sentence with two or more meaningful well described details.
On Grade Level

The body of the paragraph supports the topic sentence but gives less than two details with explanations.
Approaching Grade Level

The body of the paragraph does not support the topic.
Below grade level

The paragraph does not contain a
body.
Closing Sentence
4 pts

The paragraph ends with a summarize sentence that summarizes the topic sentence.
Exceeding Grade Level

The closing sentence recaps the topic sentence and makes reference to the body.
On Grade Level

The closing sentence recaps the topic sentence.
Approaching Grade Level

The closing sentence does not recap the topic sentence at all.
Below grade level

The paragraph does not contain a closing sentence.
Capitalization & punctuation
4 pts

Capital letters, commas and periods are used according to grammar rules.
Exceeding Grade Level

No errors in capitalization and punctuation.
On Grade Level

1-2 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Approaching Grade Level

3-4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Below grade level

More than 5 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Conventions and Style
Spelling
4 pts

Words are to be spelled correctly.
Exceeding Grade Level

No errors.
On Grade Level

1-3 errors.
Approaching Grade Level

4-5 errors.
Below grade level

More than 5 errors.
Sentence writing
4 pts

Sentences begin in a variety of ways and sentence fluency is used to create interest for the reader.
Exceeding Grade Level

The beginnings of the sentences are varied. Throughout the paragraph, the author uses varying sentence lengths.
On Grade Level

The beginnings of the sentences are sllightly varied. Throughout the paragraph, the author uses some varying sentence lengths.
Approaching Grade Level

Just a few of the beginnings of the sentences are varied. Throughout the paragraph, the sentences are generally the same length.
Below grade level

Almost all sentences begin with a subject. Almost all sentences are the same length.
Grammar
4 pts

Correct grammar is used.
Exceeding Grade Level

Correct grammar is used with a minimum of mistakes.
On Grade Level

The writing has a few mistakes in grammar (3-5).
Approaching Grade Level

There are many mistakes in grammar (6-8).
Below grade level

Over 8 mistakes in grammar were present.




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