- Username
- Password
forgot?

iRubric: Paragraph Writing rubric

edit print share Copy to my rubrics Bookmark test run assess... delete Do more...
Paragraph Writing Paragraph Writing Rubric to assess ELL Writing goals Rubric Code: AX77C53 By crauth Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Paragraph Writing
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
-	4 Excellent	3 Good	2 Needs Improvement	1 Fail
Topic Sentence & Supporting Details	4 Topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph. Includes required number of details with excellent description. All details support the topic sentence.	3 Topic sentence attempts to introduce the main idea of the paper. Provides some details but not all of them support the topic sentence.	2 Topic sentence does not support the main idea of the paper. Few details to support the topic sentence.	1 There is no topic sentence. No details support the topic sentence.
Punctuation, Spelling, Capitals	4 Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization is used correctly throughout paper.	3 Correct punctuation, spelling and capitalization is used in most sentences.	2 Correct punctuation, spelling and capitalization is used in some sentences.	1 Little correct punctuation, spelling and capitalization is used.
Grammar	4 Sentences contain correct (fewer than 2 errors) grammar.	3 Most sentences contain correct grammar. (2-4 errors). Errors do not affect comprehension.	2 Some sentences contain correct grammar. (5-6 errors). A couple of errors may affect comprehension.	1 Too many grammar and spelling errors to comprehend the author's point. (more than 6 errors).
Vocabulary	4 Uses many words form the recent study.	3 Uses several new vocabulary words.	2 Has several poor word choices. Has awkward phrasing.	1 Uses only basic vocabulary
Organization	4 Writing is logical, thoughtful and easy to follow.	3 Reader can mostly follow the ideas. Mostly logical.	2 Reader can somewhat follow the ideas.	1 Is difficult or impossible to follow.