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Introduction Paragraph Introduction Paragraph Rubric Code: V52B88 By lsmusch Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Communication Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Intro. Paragraph
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Intro. Strategy	Poor Minimmal introduction used. Little to no focus on topic found.	Fair Intro strategy in place. No connection or elaboration on focus of paper.	Good Intro strategy is apparent. Connection with theme of paper is easily understandable.
Focus on topic	Poor Paper tends to stray away from the topic of prompt.	Fair Paper stays focused on prompt with minimal distractions to the reader.	Good Paper is constantly on topic. Relevant details are given with reference to the focus.
Elaboration	Poor Student gives minimal elaboration on ideas. No transitions noted between paragraphs.	Fair Examples of relevant information given with few connections. Questions still evident with little flow between paragraphs	Good Student gives multiple examples or descriptions of thoughts. Connections are found between ideas and theme. Transition between paragraphs smooth and inviting.
Vocabulary	Poor Vocabulary is stifled and vague in meaning.	Fair Vocabulary shows higher level thinking but is not consistant with meaning.	Good Vocabulary appropriate for use. Descriptive words are evident with synonyms used when appropriate.
Conventions	Poor Spelling, Punc., Handwriting a distraction to the reader because of multiple mistakes.	Fair Spelling, Punc. Handwriting needs some basic work.	Good Beautifully written with punc., spelling and handwriting adding to the enjoyment of reading.