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Powerful Paragraph 
Powerful Paragraph
Write a strong Paragraph with a good topic sentence, supporting detailed sentences, and strong conclusion.
Rubric Code: AXCB38C
By SmithJT1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Powerful Paragraph
  Beginning

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Exemplary

4 pts

Your Score!

(N/A)

Topic sentence

Beginning

There is little or no attempt to complete a topic sentence for the powerful paragraph.
Developing

The topic sentence is unclear or incomplete.
Accomplished

An attempt is made for clear topic sentence. Idea is understood but sentence may need re-worded.
Exemplary

Clear topic sentence; Sentence/s clearly introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
Your Score!
Sentences

Variety<BR>
Transitions
Beginning

There is little or no attempt to complete a powerful paragraph with sentences that support the main idea.
Developing

Run-on sentences; subject/verb does not agree. Sentences are not varied and transitions are not used to help carry the main idea throughout the paragraph.
Accomplished

Sentence length varies; some subject/verb agreement.Most sentences are varied and transitions are mostly used to help carry the main idea throughout.
Exemplary

Sentence length varies and subject/verb in agreement in all sentences. Transitions are used to help carry the main idea throughout the paragraph.
Your Score!
Capitals/Punctuation

Beginning

There is little or no attempt to complete powerful paragraph with proper use of capitals & punctuation.
Developing

Capitals are not consistently used at beginning of each sentence. Punctuation misused/overused/<BR>
not used at all; end punctuation missing.
Accomplished

Capitals used at beginning of each sentence.Punctuation used correctly in some areas; most end punctuation included.
Exemplary

Capital letters used at beginning of sentence. All punctuation used correctly.
Your Score!
Supporting Details

Beginning

There is little or no attempt to complete powerful paragraph with sentences that explain and support the main idea.
Developing

Supporting Details do not clearing help explain the topic.<BR>
Little Detail is provided. More information is needed to support the main idea of the paragraph.
Accomplished

Supporting Details clearing support the topic sentence. <BR>
Most sentences are explained with details and provide reasons that support the topic.
Exemplary

Supporting Details clearing support the topic sentence.<BR>
All sentences are explained with details.
Your Score!
Conclusion

Beginning

There is little or no attempt to complete powerful paragraph with a closing statement.
Developing

Closing statement does not tie things together. Reader left wondering what is going on!
Accomplished

Closing statement makes some attempt to tie things together.
Exemplary

Clear closing statement; ideas from entry pulled together.
Your Score!




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