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Paragraph Writing Rubric Paragraph Writing Rubric Rubric Code: W676AW By mgeesaman Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Paragraph
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Main Idea/Topic Sentence	4 Strong, clear main idea/topic sentence.	3 Adequate main idea/topic sentence.	2 Main idea/topic sentence is too broad or too specific.	1 Main idea/topic sentence is unclear.
Supporing Details	4 Paragraph has three or more supporting detail sentences that relate to the main idea.	3 Paragraph has two supporting detail sentences that relate to the main idea.	2 Paragraph has one supporting detail sentence that relate to the main idea.	1 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.
Graphic Organizer	4 The 4 square graphic organizer is attached and all 5 boxes are filled in.	3 The 4 square graphic organizer is attached and 4 boxes are filled in.	2 The 4 square graphic organizer is attached and 3 boxes are filled in.	1 the 4 square graphic organizer is attached and 2 or fewer boxes are filled in.
Concluding Sentence	4 Concluding sentence is clear and restates the topic/main idea.	3 Concluding sentence partially relates to the main idea/topic.	2 Concluding sentence is unclear. It does not necessarily retate the topic or main idea.	1 There is no concluding sentence.