iRubric: Revised Rubric for ESL Paragraph Writing

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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 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Writing Assessment
	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