Skip to main content

iRubric: Theme Paragraph rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Theme Paragraph 
Theme Paragraph
With the theme that you found running throughout the story, "Firebird". Using evidence from the text, support your theme in a well written paragraph.
Rubric Code: T24BA2B
By Jeanette1960
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric theme
  Exemplary -5

25 pts

Proficent-4

25 pts

Approaching-3

25 pts

Beginning-0-2

25 pts

Topic Sentence -5
25 %

Student should include all elements in topic sentence. Points received based on elements used.
Exemplary -5

Title in quotations, author included, clear main idea, well-written
Proficent-4

Title in quotations, clear main idea
Approaching-3

Too general or missing title; or not in quotation marks
Beginning-0-2

Topic sentence is missing or not the first sentence
Evidence: Quote and/or Paraphrase-
25 %

Students should have at least three quotes of
textual evidence inculding the page number .
Points recieved based on number of quotes with page format.
Exemplary -5

At least three quotes or textual evidence are used accurately with the page number
Proficent-4

Three quotes or textual evidence are used but not introduced correctly or missing page numbers.
Approaching-3

Two or more quotes or evidence are off topic or don't support main idea
Beginning-0-2

missing quotes or evidence
Lead-ins - 5
25 %

Students should have a lead at least 3 leads-in, one for each qutoe used.
Points recieved based on lead-in present.
Exemplary -5

There is a lead-in to all the quotes or evidence
Proficent-4

Some lead-ins to the evidence but not all have a lead-in.
Approaching-3

vague lead-ins
Beginning-0-2

lacks lead-ins; evidence is just "dropped" into paragraph
Explanations - 5
25 %

Student should have explained reasoning for text evidence.
Points received based on depth of reasoning.
Exemplary -5

Explanation included after the evidence; shows in-depth analysis
Proficent-4

Explanations included; a few sentences may need more depth
Approaching-3

Explanations included but may repeat ideas or be too general
Beginning-0-2

Lacks explanation;sentences or off topic
Organization -5
25 %

Students should have minuimal of 11 sentences and with detail conclusion.
Points received based on format.
Exemplary -5

Follows format perfectly; 11 sentences; strong closing sentence
Proficent-4

Follows format except one sentence; or closing sentence too general or repeats
Approaching-3

at least 8 sentences in correct format
Beginning-0-2

Doesn't understand CD + CM format; completely disorganized
Length/Sentences -5
25 %

Students sentences should show variety and depth. Points received based on detail.
Exemplary -5

Lengthy sentences with a variety of sentence types; high word count
Proficent-4

Mostly lengthy sentences; some may be simple sentences; strong word count
Approaching-3

Needs more length in sentences and more variety; or fragments and run-ons
Beginning-0-2

Very short sentences; low word count
Conventions -5
25 %

Should should have the least amount of errors. Points received based on number
Exemplary -5

up to three writing/spelling errors
Proficent-4

up to five writing/spelling errors
Approaching-3

up to 8 spelling/writing errors
Beginning-0-2

more than 8 writing/spelling errors




Subjects:

Types:

Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.

n52