iRubric: Basic Paragraph Rubric

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Basic Paragraph Rubric Basic Paragraph Rubric Rubric Code: SX7C84X By hthomson Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Basic Paragraph Rubric
	Below Basic 1 pts	Basic 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Advanced 4 pts
Topic Sentence	Below Basic The paragraph has an incomplete or no topic sencence.	Basic The paragraph has a topic sentence that strays from the main idea.	Proficient The paragraph has a topic sentence.	Advanced The paragraph has a well thought out and complete topic sentence.
Mechanics and Grammar	Below Basic The paragraph has six or more punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors.	Basic The paragraph has three to five punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors.	Proficient The paragraph has one or two punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors.	Advanced The paragraph has no punctuation, capitalization, or spelling errors.
Supporting Details	Below Basic Paragraph has no supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.	Basic Paragraph has one supporting detail sentence that relates back to the main idea.	Proficient Paragraph has two simple supporting detail sentences that related back to the main idea.	Advanced Paragraph has three or more supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
Closing Sentence	Below Basic The paragraph has an incomplete closing sentence.	Basic The paragraph has a closing sentence that strays from the main idea.	Proficient The paragraph has a closing sentence.	Advanced The paragraph has a well thought out and complete closing sentence that relates back to the topic sentence.