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Definition Paragraph
Definition Paragraph
Rubric Code:
X347A8
By
smstaylor30
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Paragraph
Unsatisfactory
1 pts
Satisfactory
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Exemplary
4 pts
Topic Sentence
Unsatisfactory
The topic sentence does not state what is being defined or there is no category or unique defining characteristics included in the sentence. There is no conclusion.
Satisfactory
Topic sentence states what is being defined but it does not include a clear category or the the characteristics do not denote the uniqueness of the term.
Good
Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed, but it is not very engaging or creative.
Exemplary
Very well developed topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. It clearly states the topic being defined by including a category for the term and characteristics that show how the term is unique in the category.
Details/Examples
Unsatisfactory
Details are either wrong or lacking, or they are not related to the topic sentence.
Satisfactory
There are details, but they are either not concrete and specific, or there are not enough of them to adequately define the term.
Good
Details are concrete and specific, but they are not engaging and interesting. They lack creativity and clarity.
Exemplary
Details in the paragraph are concrete and specific, and they define the term with unique characteristics. There are enough details, and they relate to the topic sentence.
Organization/Structure
Unsatisfactory
No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Satisfactory
The details are in a discernible order, but there are not enough to clearly define the term in a concrete manner with unique characteristics.
Good
The details are in a clear. effective order and they define the term, but they are not very interesting or engaging.
Exemplary
The details are in a clear, effective order, and they define the term in concrete terms with unique characteristics that are not overlapped and repeated.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
Unsatisfactory
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences.Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Satisfactory
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Exemplary
Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the paragraph.
Mechanics
Unsatisfactory
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Satisfactory
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Exemplary
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Conclusion
Unsatisfactory
No concluding sentence is present.
Satisfactory
The conclusion too closely mirrors the construction of the topic sentence.
Good
The conclusion is fairly well developed, but does not adequately restate the topic sentence.
Exemplary
The conclusion summarized the content of the topic sentence in a creative & interesting fashion.
Keywords:
Definition Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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