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Rubric for Elementary Paragraph Writing Rubric for Elementary Paragraph Writing Assessment of Elementary Level Writing-Sp.Ed. Rubric Code: M4C62B By mstevens1 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Writing Assessment
	EXCELLENT 4 pts	GOOD 3 pts	ALMOST 2 pts	NEEDS WORK 1 pts
Topic Sentence	EXCELLENT Main topic is clearly stated in a complete opening sentence with correct sentence structure. There are lots of details and elaboration.	GOOD Main topic is clearly stated in a complete opening sentence with correct sentence structure. Could use more detail.	ALMOST Main topic is stated in an opening sentence but sentence structure is not correct AND/OR lacking detail.	NEEDS WORK Main topic is not clearly stated. Sentence structure is not correct.
Supporting Sentences	EXCELLENT Student has written at least 3 supporting detailed sentences AND all sentences are on topic. There are a variety of transitons. Lots of sentence variety.	GOOD Student has written at least 3 supporting detailed sentences AND all sentences are on topic. There are transitions.	ALMOST Student has written at least 3 supporting sentences BUT Only 2 sentences are on topic. AND/OR Sentences lack details. AND/OR *Lacks sentence variety	NEEDS WORK Student has attempted to write supporting details BUT Only 1 sentence is on topic. AND/OR No sentences are on topic.
Concluding Sentence	EXCELLENT Concluding sentence restates topic with correct sentence structure. There are lots of details and elaboration.	GOOD Concluding sentence restates topic with correct sentence structure.	ALMOST Concluding sentence restates topic but sentence structure is not correct AND/OR lacking detail.	NEEDS WORK Concluding sentence is not clearly stated. AND/OR Sentence structure is not correct.
Conventions
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Almost 2 pts	Needs Work 1 pts
Spelling	Excellent There are 0-2 spelling errors.	Good There are 3-4 spelling errors.	Almost There are 5-6 spelling errors.	Needs Work There are more than 6 spelling errors.
Grammar & Punct./Capt.	Excellent Paragraph has 0-2 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.	Good Paragraph has 3-4 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.	Almost Paragraph has 5-6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.	Needs Work Paragraph has more than 6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.