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Expository Paragraph- IFLS003-LE
Academic Paragraph
Rubric Code:
ZX33XX4
By
HeatherR
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Opinion Paragraph
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Topic Sentence
Poor
Topic sentence does not contain either the main idea or the controlling idea.
No topic sentence= 0pts.
Fair
Topic is not stated in a complete sentence, but does have a controlling idea or main idea.
Good
Topic sentence is stated in a complete sentence and may only have one of the two features of a topic sentence.
Excellent
Topic sentence is stated in a complete sentence and contains a main idea and a controlling idea.
Supporting Evidence
Poor
Contains no supporting evidence.
Fair
Contains few supporting evidence. Only one supporting evidence was strong while the other 1 or 2 were lacking.
Good
Contains supporting evidence but more would make the paragraph richer. Possibly one more example should be made.
Excellent
Contains excellent supporting evidence throughout the paragraph. All evidence supports the topic sentence.
Organization/Structure
Poor
No discernible organization. Transitions are not present.
Unknown words were not defined.
Fair
Organization is clear. Some transitions are present. Unknown words may not have been defined.
Good
Logical progression of details. Transitions present, however do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph. Unknown word may not have been defined.
Excellent
Logical progression of details. The author keeps all information together and the paragraph's ideas are smooth and well developed. All unknown words were defined.
Concluding Sentence
Poor
There is no concluding sentence.
(0 points)
Fair
Concluding sentence does not restate or summarizes the main ideas.
Good
Concluding sentence restates or summarizes the main ideas but doesn't give a recommendation, warning or prediction.
Excellent
Concluding sentence restates or summarizes the main ideas and ends with either a recommendation, warning or prediction.
Capitalization and Spelling
Poor
5+ errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the readers attention and interrupt the flow of the paragraph.
Fair
3-4 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the readers attention and interrupt the flow of the paragraph.
Good
1-2 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation but the paragraph is still easy to read.
Excellent
0 errors in capitalization and/or spelling so the paragraph is exceptionally easy to read.
Mechanics
Poor
10+ serious errors make reading incomprehensible; too many simple sentences. No evidence of editing.
Fair
6-9 errors, writing unclear; lacks complex-compound sentences.
Good
3-5 minor errors; good clear sentences.
Excellent
Very few grammatical errors, none of which distract from the understanding of the paragraph. (0-2 errors)
Formatting
Poor
5+of the requirements lacking.
Fair
3-4 of the requirements lacking.
Good
1-2 of the requirements lacking.
Excellent
Included the proper formatting as discussed in class. Indentation, Times New Roman 12, heading, title, double spaced, etc.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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