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Informative paragraph Rubric for: Informative paragraph with I Can Statements-Ben An informative paragraph develops information about a topic. It includes a topic sentence, 3 or more supporting details, and a closing statement. Rubric Code: RXA4B26 By lexa_loch Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Paragraph Writing - Informational
	Excellent 3 pts	Good 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Excellent I can write a main idea that is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a telling sentence that zooms in on the topic and tells the reader the main thing they will read about in the paragraph.	Good I can write a main idea that is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a telling sentence, however, it doesn't zoom in on the topic.	Needs Improvement I can write a main idea but it is not the first sentence of the paragraph, or it is not a telling sentence, or it doesn't zoom in on the topic.
Supporting Details	Excellent I can write at least 3 specific details that tell more about the main idea.	Good I can write at least 2 specific details that tell more about the main idea.	Needs Improvement I can write at least 1 detail that tells more about the main idea.
Closing Statement	Excellent I can write a closing statement that is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence and tells the reader the paragraph is done.	Good I can write a closing statement but is missing one of the following components: It is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence. it tells the reader the paragraph is done.	Needs Improvement I can write a closing statement but is missing two of the following components: It is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence. it tells the reader the paragraph is done.
Conventions	Excellent I use capitals and correct punctuation. My sentences make sense and sound right.	Good I can use capitals and correct punctuation most of the time. Most of my sentences make sense and sound right.	Needs Improvement I can use capitals and correct punctuation properly some of the time. Some of my sentences make sense and sound right.