iRubric: Paragraph Writing Rubric

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Paragraph Writing Rubric Paragraph Writing Rubric Students will demonstrate their knowledge of paragraph organization by writing 2 Body Paragraphs Rubric Code: Y249835 By Puchalla1 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

3 - Paragraph Writing
	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.