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iRubric: ENG 1L/2L/3L Basic Hamburger Paragraph Review Rubric

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ENG 1L/2L/3L Basic Hamburger Paragraph Review Rubric Basic Hamburger Paragraph Rubric Basic Rubric Rubric Code: DX8CW7W By mmorris1970 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Basic Paragraph Rubric
	1 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	5 (N/A)
Topic Sentence INTRODUCTION and conclusion	1 Topic sentence is missing. conclusion is not clear or does not wrap up the subject.	3 Topic sentence does not properly introduce the topic. Is is too specific or unclear. concluding sentence is present but simply restates the intro with no creativity.	5 Interesting and catchy topic sentence that introduces the topic of the paragraph. Concluding sentence wraps up topic in an original way and does not simply restate intro or say "And that is why..."
Reasons / Proof FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD REASON	1 Provides only 1 supporting detail OR more than 1 but not on topic. Not convincing.	3 Provides 1/2 supporting details OR all required resons but not all are on topic or are unconvincing.	5 Provides 2/3 supporting reasons to support main idea. Resons are clear, relevant, strong and clearly indicated with transition words (first of all, to start off with, next, secondly, finally, last of all, etc.)
Explanations Details and examples which explain your reasons	1 Explanations are not there or are very short and unconvincing. they do not clearly explain the reason.	3 "Reasons why" were backed up somewhat convincingly with explanations but more detail or clarity is needed.	5 "Reasons why" were backed up very convincingly with solid and detailed explanations.
Mechanics and Grammar What does your paragraph physically look like? Are there any language errors?	1 * 4-5 or grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling or format errors	3 * 2-3 grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling or format errors	5 - title is centered, underlined with proper capitalization -paragraph is indented -sentences flow one after the other; not a series of new lines - no spelling, grammar or punctuation errors
Language Writing the way that you speak to friends is not formal enough when writing a persuasive paragraph.	1 Language was not formal or creative. More effort needed.	3 Student needs a more formal writing voice. More creative and convincing language needed.	5 Student used formal, creative and convincing language.