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Short Essay Writing Rubric 
Paragraph Writing Rubric
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of paragraph organization by writing a 3 paragraph essay with an intro, body, and concluding paragraph
Rubric Code: X249836
By Puchalla1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds Objective Exceeds Expectati

2 pts

Approaching Objective

1.5 pts

Approaching Objective Approaching E

1 pts

Continued Area of Concern

0.5 pts

Response to Prompt

Exceeds Objective Exceeds Expectati

Presents a clearly focused main idea that addresses prompt.
Approaching Objective

Addresses the prompt, though the focus may shift.
Approaching Objective Approaching E

Attempts to address prompt but with little or no success in establishing a focus.
Continued Area of Concern

Does not attempt to address prompt
Organization

Exceeds Objective Exceeds Expectati

Establishes a clear and logical organization. Paragraphs have a claim, evidence, and explanations. Paragraphs are at least 4 sentences
Approaching Objective

Shows some evidence of an organizational plan. Paragraphs have a claim and evidence. Less than 4 sentences.
Approaching Objective Approaching E

Fails to organize ideas. Missing many paragraph elements. Less than 4 sentences.
Continued Area of Concern

Contains no organization or ideas.
Development & Details

Exceeds Objective Exceeds Expectati

Achieves coherent
development with specific and relevant details and examples. The evidence chosen is effectively proving the claim.
Approaching Objective

Has some development but lacks specific details; may be limited to a listing, repetitions, or generalizations. Evidence is related to the topic.
Approaching Objective Approaching E

Demonstrates little development; usually lacks details or examples or presents irrelevant information. Evidence does not support the claim.
Continued Area of Concern

Demonstrates no development; usually lacks details or examples or presents irrelevant information
Spelling and Punctuation

Exceeds Objective Exceeds Expectati

No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Typing correctly follows the prescribed format.
Approaching Objective

Some grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. Typing is basically acceptable.
Approaching Objective Approaching E

Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Typing strays from format.
Continued Area of Concern

Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuational errors. No evidence of having been edited.
Intro and Conclusion

Exceeds Objective Exceeds Expectati

Intro includes a hook and clearly states the claim being made. Hook and claim are connected. At least 3 sentences.

Conclusion includes the claim, summarizing the main points, a so-what statement. At least 3 sentences.
Approaching Objective

Intro is present but missing elements. Does include a claim. Less than 3 sentences

Conclusion is present but missing elements. Restates thesis. Less than 3 sentences
Approaching Objective Approaching E

Intro and conclusion are present, but missing several elements. Both are less than 3 sentences
Continued Area of Concern

Intro and conclusion are not present



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