iRubric: Paragraph Writing Rubric

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Paragraph Writing Rubric Rubric Code: S5CBXC By smithk Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

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	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Main Idea/Topic Sentence	4 Strong main idea/topic sentence is clear, and is restated in the closing sentence.	3 Adequate main idea/topic sentence is restated in the closing sentence.	2 Main idea/topic sentence is unclear, and is weakly restated in the closing sentence.	1 Main idea/topic sentence is unclear, and is not restated in the closing sentence.
Supporing Details	4 Each paragraph has three or more supporting detail sentences that relate to the main idea.	3 Each paragraph has two supporting detail sentences that relate to the main idea.	2 Each paragraph has one supporting detail sentence that relate to the main idea.	1 Each paragraph has no supporting detail sentences that relate to the main idea.
Observes Basic Writing Conventions	4 Contains few, if any punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors.	3 Contains several errors in punctuation, spelling, or grammar that do not interfere with meaning.	2 Contains many errors in punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar that interferes with meaning.	1 Contains many errors in punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar that make the piece illegible.
Neatness	4 Legibly handwritten or typed with no distracting errors.	3 Legibly written, easy to read with 1-2 distracting errors.	2 Several distracting errors that make portions difficult to read.	1 Many distracting errors making it illegible.
Outline	4 Paragraph included all of the information from the outline.	3 Paragraph included most of the information from the outline.	2 Paragraph included little information from the outline.	1 Paragraph did not include any information from the outline.