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3 Paragraph Response Rubric
Paragraph Writing Rubric
3 Paragraph Response Rubric
Rubric Code:
U557B7
By
igrand
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Subject:
Social Sciences
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Paragraphs
STRONG
5 pts
PROFICIENT
(N/A)
DEVELOPING
(N/A)
BEGINNING
(N/A)
Paragraph 1:
Topic sentence, body & conclusion
STRONG
*Topic is focused & clearly stated in a complete opening sentence. The sentence is interesting & well written.
*Solid information & facts. The writer has a clear understanding of the subject and presents at least 3 supporting details in a logical order. Ideas are explained. In text citation fits into paragraph well.
*Effective concluding sentence. The sentence ends the paragraph well, tieing the ideas together nicely.
PROFICIENT
*Topic is stated in a complete opening sentence.
But it could use a rewrite for - sentence structure, interest, OR focus.
*Good information & facts. The writer has a good understanding of the subject and presents at least 3 supporting details, BUT some details need more explanation, or in text citation needs work. *Concluding sentence ends the paragraph. A rewrite could make it more effective.
DEVELOPING
*Topic is not clearly stated or does not fit paragraph. Rewrite to
clearly state your topic,
focus your topic or complete your topic sentence.
*Good information is present BUT, more explanation is needed to make this piece clear, or organization needs work, or an inaccurate fact needs to be corrected, or in text citation needed.
*Weak concluding sentence. It does not clearly end or sum up the paragraph.
BEGINNING
*Topic is not stated in an opening sentence.
This paragraph starts without a beginning. Rewrite to - include a topic sentence.
*More facts and information needed to make this piece effective. The writer has written less than 3 supporting details, or the details are not complete, or the facts are inaccurate.
*The concluding sentence is missing.
Paragraph 2:
Topic sentence, body & conclusion
STRONG
*Topic is focused & clearly stated in a complete opening sentence. The sentence is interesting & well written.
*Solid information & facts. The writer has a clear understanding of the subject and presents at least 3 supporting details in a logical order. Ideas are explained. In text citation fits into paragraph well.
*Effective concluding sentence. The sentence ends the paragraph well, tieing the ideas together nicely.
PROFICIENT
*Topic is stated in a complete opening sentence.
But it could use a rewrite for- sentence structure, interest, OR focus.
*Good information & facts. The writer has a good understanding of the subject and presents at least 3 supporting details, BUT some details need more explanation, or in text citation needs work.
*Concluding sentence ends the paragraph. A rewrite could make it more effective.
DEVELOPING
*Topic is not clearly stated or does not fit paragraph. Rewrite to clearly state your topic
focus your topic or complete your topic sentence.
*Good information is present BUT, more explanation is needed to make this piece clear, or organization needs work, or an inaccurate fact needs to be corrected, or in text citation needed.
*Weak concluding sentence. It does not clearly end or sum up the paragraph.
BEGINNING
*Topic is not stated in an opening sentence.
This paragraph starts without a beginning. Rewrite to - include a topic sentence.
*More facts and information needed to make this piece effective. The writer has written less than 3 supporting details, or the details are not complete, or the facts are inaccurate.
*The concluding sentence is missing.
Paragraph 3:
Topic sentence,body & conclusion
STRONG
*Topic is focused & clearly stated in a complete opening sentence. The sentence is interesting & well written.
*Solid information & facts. The writer has a clear understanding of the subject and presents at least 3 supporting details in a logical order. Ideas are explained. In text citation fits into paragraph well
*Effective concluding sentence. The sentence ends the paragraph well, tieing the ideas together nicely.
PROFICIENT
*Topic is stated in a complete opening sentence.
But it could use a rewrite for- sentence structure, interest, OR focus.
*Good information &
facts. The writer has a good understanding of the subject and presents at least 3 supporting details, BUT some details need more explanation, or in text citation needs work.
*Concluding sentence ends the paragraph. A rewrite could make it more effective.
DEVELOPING
*Topic is not clearly stated or does not fit paragraph. Rewrite to
clearly state your topic,
focus your topic
or complete your topic sentence.
*Good information is present BUT, more explanation is needed to make this piece clear, or organization needs work, or an inaccurate fact needs to be corrected, or in text citation needed.
*Weak concluding sentence. It does not clearly end or sum up the paragraph.
BEGINNING
*Topic is not stated in an opening sentence.
This paragraph starts without a beginning. Rewrite to - include a topic sentence.
*More facts and information needed to make this piece effective. The writer has written less than 3 supporting details, or the details are not complete, or the facts are inaccurate.
*The concluding sentence is missing.
Spelling
STRONG
There are 0-2 spelling errors.
PROFICIENT
There are 3 spelling errors.
DEVELOPING
There are 4-5 spelling errors. Or too little writing to accurately assess this category.
BEGINNING
There 6+ spelling errors.
Sentence mechanics
STRONG
Sentences are complete, maybe 1 error in punctuation, capitalization, or noun-verb agreement.
PROFICIENT
Sentences are complete, maybe 2-3 errors in punctuation, capitalization, noun-verb agreement, OR a run-on or fragment OR too many simple sentences.
DEVELOPING
Many sentences are complete, maybe has 4-5 errors in punctuation, capitalization, noun-verb agreement, OR
a few of run-ons or fragments Or very simple sentences.
BEGINNING
Most sentences are not complete, more than 6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, noun-verb agreement,OR
a number of run-ons or fragments.
Heading - 1 point
STRONG
Complete heading at the top paper: full name, section & date, and a title.
PROFICIENT
DEVELOPING
BEGINNING
Keywords:
three paragraph rubric
Subjects:
English
Social Sciences
Types:
Writing
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