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Revised Rubric for ESL Paragraph Writing 
Rubric for ESL Paragraph Writing
Assessment of Basic Paragraph Writing
Rubric Code: XX8X644
By DHoude
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  EXCELLENT

4 pts

GOOD

3 pts

ALMOST

2 pts

NOT THERE YET

1 pts

Topic Sentence

EXCELLENT

Main topic is clearly stated in a complete sentence
with correct sentence structure.
GOOD

Main topic is stated in a complete sentence,
but sentence structure is not correct.
ALMOST

Main topic is not clearly stated,
but sentence structure is correct.
NOT THERE YET

Main topic is not clearly stated.
Sentence structure is not correct.
Content

Supporting Details
EXCELLENT

Student has written at least 3 supporting details
with examples &/or explanations
AND all sentences are on topic,
but not repetitive.
GOOD

Student has written at least 3 supporting details, BUT only 2 sentences are on topic.
No sentences are repetitive.
ALMOST

Student has written at least 3 supporting details,
BUT only 1 sentence is on topic.
OR 1-2 sentences are repetitive.
NOT THERE YET

Student has attempted to write supporting details, BUT none are on topic.
OR many sentences are repetitive.
Organization

Logic
Structure
EXCELLENT

Paragraph has a topic sentence, supporting sentences in a logical order, and a concluding sentence.
Concluding sentence does not repeat topic sentence.
GOOD

Paragraph is missing either the topic sentence or concluding sentence. Details are in a logical order.
ALMOST

Paragraph is missing both topic sentence and concluding sentence. Details are in a logical order.
OR Only some details are given.
NOT THERE YET

Paragraph is missing both topic and concluding sentences
and the details are not in a logical order.
OR details are not given.
Connective Words and Phrases

EXCELLENT

Uses appropriate connective words and phrases to signal different ideas.
GOOD

Uses connecting words and phrases for the most part.
ALMOST

Sometimes uses connecting words and phrases.
NOT THERE YET

No use of connecting words and phrases.
Sentence Structure

EXCELLENT

Sentences are complete, well-constructed, varied.
GOOD

Sentences are complete, well-constructed; No fragments.
ALMOST

Most sentences are complete and well- constructed.
NOT THERE YET

Many ideas are fragments &/or run- ons.
Vocabulary

Word choice
word form
word usage
EXCELLENT

Effectively uses vocabulary.

&/or Advanced vocabulary
GOOD

2-3 errors
ALMOST

4-5 errors
NOT THERE YET

5+ errors
Language Use

Agreement, tense, number, word order, articles, pronouns, prepositions
EXCELLENT

0-1 errors
GOOD

2-3 errors
ALMOST

4-5 errors
NOT THERE YET

5+ errors
Mechanics

Capitalization
Punctuation
Spelling
EXCELLENT

0-1 errors
GOOD

2-3 errors
ALMOST

4-5 errors
NOT THERE YET

5+ errors



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