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Writing a Summary Paragraph 
Writing a Paragraph
Students were instructed to write a summarizing paragraph. Students were provided with a model of a paragraph which they analyzed to determine it must include topic sentence, detail sentences, and a closing sentence.
Rubric Code: CXC65C5
By marieruth
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Topic/Opening Sentence

Excellent

The topic sentence is located in the beginning of the paragraph and is the main idea. Topic sentence describes what the story or article is about, giving the reader a sneak-peak to the rest of the paragraph.
Good

Topic sentence is located in the beginning of the paragraph. It supports the main idea, but does not provide a sneak-peek to the rest of the paragraph.
Fair

Topic sentence is located in the beginning of the paragraph but does not provide the main idea of the paragraph. Reader has a difficult time understanding what the article is about.
Poor

No evidence of a topic sentence or opening sentence to the paragraph.
Details

Excellent

Paragraph has a minimum of 3 or more details. The details describe the article or story and support the topic sentence.
Good

Paragraph has a minimum of 2 details but no more than three details. The details describe the article or story and support the topic sentence.
Fair

Paragraph has three details but do not support the topic sentence or the paragraph has one detail that supports the topic sentence.
Poor

Paragraph has no supporting details.
Closing Sentence

Excellent

Paragraph has a detailed closing sentence that mirrors the topic sentence.
Good

Paragraph has a detailed closing sentence that does not mirror the topic or opening sentence.
Fair

Paragraph has a closing sentence that is very vague (not detailed).
Poor

Paragraph does not a include a closing sentence.
Mechanics

Excellent

Paragraph shows no errors in punctuation and capitalization (including proper nouns). Paragraph has an indented topic sentence.
Good

Paragraph shows few errors in punctuation and capitalization. Paragraph has an indented topic sentence.
Fair

Paragraph shows many errors in punctuation and capitalization. Paragraph has an indented topic sentence.
Poor

Paragraph shows many errors in punctuation and capitalization. Paragraph does not have an indented topic sentence.
Spelling

Excellent

Paragraph shows no errors in spelling.
Good

Paragraph shows a few errors in spelling.
Fair

Paragraph shows many errors in spelling.
Poor

Paragraph shows many errors in spelling that make the writing hard to understand for the reader.
Legibility

Excellent

Paragraph is easily read and organized well. Paragraph shows spaces between words. Handwriting is neat.
Good

Paragraph is easily read but may not be organized well. Paragraph shows spaces between words. Handwriting is neat.
Fair

Paragraph is organized but words may be too close together. Handwriting is legible.
Poor

Handwriting is illegible.




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