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Paragraph Response 
Paragraph Response
Write a neat paragraph response (number depending in prompt requirements) containing a clear and insightful topic sentence (thesis/main idea) with follow detail sentences using examples and evidence from the text.
Rubric Code: UXW6AW6
By ryandomination
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  4: Exemplary

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3: Proficient

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2: Emerging

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1: Needs Improvement

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Topic sentence/main idea

Write a main idea that connects to the prompt (thesis)
4: Exemplary

Strong main idea/topic sentence is clear and is restated in the closing sentence. Topic sentence connects to the prompt and shows a deep understanding of task an literature.
3: Proficient

Adequate main idea/topic sentence is restated in the closing sentence. Topic sentence connects to the prompt and shows a basic understanding of task and literature.
2: Emerging

Main idea/topic sentence is awkwardly written and is weakly restated in the closing sentence. Topic sentence only somewhat connects to the prompt and shows a superficial understanding of the task and literature.
1: Needs Improvement

Main idea/topic sentence is unclear and is not restated in closing sentence. Topic sentence has minimal connection to the prompt and shows little understanding of prompt and literature.
Supporting Details

Understand that the supporting details in a paragraph should work together to tell more about the main idea. Specific examples and quotes are used to support main idea.
4: Exemplary

Each paragraph four or more supporting detail sentences that relate to the main idea. Excellent choice of examples and quotes are used from the text.
3: Proficient

Paragraph contains supporting sentences containing specific details that support the main idea. Good job selecting examples and quotes from the text.
2: Emerging

Paragraph contains some supporting sentences containing details that support the main idea. Fair job selecting examples and quotes from the text. Some examples and quotes do not support main idea.
1: Needs Improvement

Paragraph contains sentences that do not support main idea. Example and quotes may not be used or do not sufficiently support the main idea.
Observes Basic Writing conventions

Uses basic punctuation correctly and free of spelling errors. Word choice is precise and appropriate for task.
4: Exemplary

Contains few, if any errors in spelling and grammar. Word choice is above average and sophisticated.
3: Proficient

Contains some errors in spelling and/or grammar but not enough to interfere with meaning and clarity. Word choice is average and appropriate for task.
2: Emerging

Contains several errors in spelling and/or grammar that may cause confusion in meaning and clarity at some points. Word choice needs improvement and not appropriate for level and task.
1: Needs Improvement

Contains many distracting errors in spelling and/or grammar. Errors cause confusion through most of the paragraph. Word choice is weak and not appropriate for level and task.
Neatness

Typed or written in ink. Writing is legible and easy to read.
4: Exemplary

Excellent job. Response is typed and/or neatly handwritten in ink. No cross outs or excessive use of white out.
3: Proficient

Good job. Response is mostly neat with few distracting errors. Contains 1 or 2 cross outs or white out.
2: Emerging

Fair job. Response is somewhat difficult to read at times. Distracting errors are present but does not interfere with reading and understanding.
1: Needs Improvement

Poor. Very difficult to read and contains too many cross outs and excessive use of white out.




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