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iRubric: Paragraph Writing rubric

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Paragraph Writing Rubric Code: GX64783 By jnortonteacher Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: (none)

Paragraph Writing
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Excellent Interesting, original topic sentence reflecting thought and insight; focused on one interesting main idea	Good Clearly stated topic sentence presents one main idea.	Fair Acceptable topic sentence presents one main idea	Needs Improvement Missing, invalid, or inappropriate topic sentence; main idea is missing.
Supporting Details	Excellent Interesting, concrete, and descriptive example and details with explanations that relate to the topic. At least three main points.	Good Examples and details relate to the topic and some explanation is included. At least three main points.	Fair Sufficient number of examples and details that relate to the topic; not much or any explanation. At least two main points.	Needs Improvement Insufficient, vague, or undeveloped examples.
Organization and Transitions	Excellent Thoughtful, logical progression of supporting examples; mature transitions between ideas.	Good Details are arranged in a logical progression; appropriate transitions.	Fair Acceptable arrangement of examples; transitions may be weak.	Needs Improvement No discernible pattern of organization; unrelated details; no transitions.
Style	Excellent Appropriate tone, distinctive voice; pleasing variety in sentence structure, vivid diction, precise word choice.	Good Appropriate tone; clear sentences with varied structures; effective diction.	Fair Acceptable tone; some variety in sentence structures; adequate diction and word choice.	Needs Improvement Inconsistent or inappropriate tone; awkward, unclear or incomplete sentences; bland diction, poor word choice.
Mechanics	Excellent Consistent standard English usage, spelling, and punctuation. No errors.	Good Some errors but none major in usage, spelling, or punctuation (1 or 2 errors)	Fair A few errors in usage, spelling, or punctuation. (3 or 4 errors)	Needs Improvement Distracting errors in usage, spelling, or punctuation.