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Writing a Paragraph Writing a Paragraph Students were asked to write a bi"rock"graphy of their rock, focusing on developing complete paragraphs that express a single idea that is supported by interesting details. Rubric Code: NXB65BW By marieruth Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Writing a paragraph Performance Task: Students write a biography of their rock using the proper format for paragraphs and conventions
	Indicators of success (N/A)	Level 1 1 pts	Level 2 2 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 4 4 pts
Ideas	Indicators of success Student generates original and creative ideas about the topic.	Level 1 Student generates few original and creative ideas about the topic.	Level 2 Student generates some original and creative ideas about the topic.	Level 3 Student generates a considerable amount of orginal and creative ideas about the topic.	Level 4 Student generates a high degree of original and creative ideas about the topic.
Organization	Indicators of success Paragraph contains a clear topic sentence with logical supporting details.	Level 1 Paragraph does not contain a clear topic sentence. Logical supporting details are missing.	Level 2 Paragraph contains a topic sentence but t is not clear. Some supporting details are included.	Level 3 Paragraph contains a clear topic sentence. A considerable amount of supporting details are included.	Level 4 Paragraph contains a clear and conceise topic sentence. A high degree of supporting details are included.
Sentence Fluency (e.g., The latch was stiff, and the boy struggled to open the door. Finally, with much effort, he forced it open.)	Indicators of success Finished product shows a variety of sentence types and structures. All sentences are complete and express a clear thought.	Level 1 Finished product is made of many simple and repeative sentences. Many sentences do not express a clear thought or idea.	Level 2 Finished product still contains a number of simple and repeative sentences. Few sentences do not express a clear thought or idea.	Level 3 Finished product uses a variety of sentence types and lenghts. Most sentences express a clear thought or idea.	Level 4 Finished product uses a variety of complex sentence types of varied lenght. All sentences express a clear idea or thought.
Conventions	Indicators of success Finished product contains grade approiate use of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.	Level 1 Finished product contains many capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors.	Level 2 Finished product contains some capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors.	Level 3 Finished product contains few capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors.	Level 4 Finished product contains hardly any capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors.