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3-Paragraph Writing Rubric

Students will demonstrate their knowledge of paragraph organization by writing a 3-paragraph essay.

Rubric Code: A249XC7

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

3- Paragraph Writing
	Excellent 4 pts	Very Good 3 pts	Good 2 pts	Fair 1 pts
Paragraphs	Excellent Has three paragraphs with 5-7 sentences.	Very Good has 2 paragraphs with 5 sentences	Good has 1 paragraph with 5 sentences.	Fair Does not have three paragraphs with 5-7 sentences.
Response to Prompt	Excellent Presents a clearly focused main idea that addresses prompt.	Very Good Uses the writing prompt to establish a main idea.	Good Addresses the prompt, though the focus may shift.	Fair Does not attempt to address prompt
Details and Examples	Excellent Has 3 or more specific and relevant details and examples.	Very Good Has only 2 specific and relevant details and examples.	Good Has only 1 specific and relevant details and examples.	Fair Has 0 specific and relevant details and examples.
Transitions	Excellent Effective transitions are used to bridge between paragraphs.	Very Good Transitions are used to bridge paragraphs.	Good Some transitions are used to bridge paragraphs.	Fair A very limited use of transitions are used between paragraphs.
Conclusion	Excellent Has a conclusion for each paragraph	Very Good has only 2 concluding sentences	Good has only 1 concluding sentences	Fair has no concluding sentences.