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Powerful Paragraph Powerful Paragraph Write a strong Paragraph with a good topic sentence, detailed supporting sentences, and a strong conclusion. Rubric Code: YX9X2C6 By Bmiciotta Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Powerful Paragraph
	Exceeds Standards 4 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Far Below Standards 1 pts
Topic sentence	Exceeds Standards Clear topic sentence; Sentence/s clearly introduces the main idea of the paragraph.	Meets Standards An attempt is made for a clear topic sentence. Idea is understood but sentence may need to be re-worded.	Approaching Standards The topic sentence is unclear or incomplete.	Far Below Standards There is little or no attempt to complete a topic sentence for the powerful paragraph.
Supporting Details	Exceeds Standards All supporting details support the topic.	Meets Standards Most supporting details support the topic.	Approaching Standards More information is needed to support the main idea of the paragraph.	Far Below Standards There is little or no attempt to complete the paragraph with sentences that explain and support the main idea.
Conclusion	Exceeds Standards Clear closing statement; ideas from the topic are pulled together.	Meets Standards Closing statement makes some attempt to tie things together.	Approaching Standards Closing statement does not tie things together. Reader is left wondering what is going on.	Far Below Standards There is little or no attempt to complete powerful paragraph with a closing statement.
Capitals/Punctuation	Exceeds Standards Capital letters used at beginning of sentence. All punctuation used correctly.	Meets Standards Capitals used at beginning of each sentence.Punctuation used correctly in some areas; most end punctuation included.	Approaching Standards Capitals are not consistently used at beginning of each sentence. Punctuation misused/overused/<BR> not used at all; end punctuation missing.	Far Below Standards There is little or no attempt to complete powerful paragraph with proper use of capitals & punctuation.