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Paragraph Writing Paragraph Writing A paragraph is a group of sentences developing one topic. This rubric will assess how well students develop the topic within a written paragraph. Rubric Code: S29936 By zutmerde Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Paragraph Writing 6th Grade: 1.1 Write with intended purpose 7th Grade: 1.1 Create an organizational structure. 8th Grade: 1.1 (Create compositions), 1.2 (Establish coherence within paragraphs)
	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
Topic	3 Topic is stated clearly within a complete topic sentence.	2 One topic is presented but is not written within a complete topic sentence.	1 Topic is unclear.
Topic Development	3 To fully develop prediction for beginning and end of story.	2 Does not fully develop prediction for beginning and end of story.	1 No fact, reason, and/or example is used to develop prediction of beginning and end of story.
Sentence Order	3 The sentences within your paragraph are clearly ordered and can be read easily.	2 There is some order to the sentences within your paragraph, but one or two are misplaced.	1 There is no clear order to your sentences.
Summary/Conclusion	3 Paragraph is concluded with a complete sentence that summarizes your topic.	2 Conclusion is present but is not presented within a complete sentence.	1 Summary/Conclusion is unclear or is not present.