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Paragraph Writing/Student supports ideas in paragraph

A paragraph is a group of sentences developing one topic. This rubric will assess how well students develop the topic and support main ideas within a written paragraph.

Rubric Code: CX33CB3

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

PARAGRAPH WRITING Final Exam Paper Spring Semester 2015
	Your writing was VERY clear 4 pts	Your writing was MOSTLY clear 3 pts	Your writing WASN'T VERY CLEAR 2 pts	Your writing NEEDS MORE WORK 1 pts	Score (N/A)
TOPIC SENTENCE 15 % Main idea and Controlling idea	4 ( x 15 %) The paragraph has a CLEAR and thoughtful topic sentence that refers to the main idea of the question or assigned topic. .15 x 4 = 0.60	3 ( x 15 %) The topic sentence is MOSTLY CLEAR and contains the main idea of the question or assigned topic. .15 x 3 = 0.45	2 ( x 15 %) The topic sentence is SOMEWHAT CLEAR and addresses the main point fairly well. .15 x 2 = 0.30	1 ( x 15 %) There is no clear topic sentence. .15 x 1 = 0.15	Score
Supporting Details & Transitions 25 %	4 ( x 25 %) 10 + sentences with facts/examples/reasons/details to support the topic sentence. The supporting sentences have EFFECTIVE transitions that show the connection of ideas and support the topic sentence. .25 x 4 = 1.00	3 ( x 25 %) 7 to 9 sentences with facts/examples/reasons, details to support the topic sentence. The supporting sentences have SOME transitions that show the connection of ideas and somewhat support the topic sentence. .25 x 3 = 0.75	2 ( x 25 %) 4 to 6 sentences with facts/examples/reasons, details to support the topic sentence. The supporting sentences may have FEW transitions that show the connection of ideas and weakly support the topic sentence. .25 x 2 = 0.50	1 ( x 25 %) 0 - 3 sentences with facts/examples/reasons, details to support the topic sentence. The ideas in the sentences may not be related. .25 x 1 = 0.25	Score
Sentence Structure 15 % Compound and Complex sentences are correctly used	4 ( x 15 %) The four required sentences are used correctly and underlined. .15 x 4 = 0.60	3 ( x 15 %) Three of the required sentences are used correctly and underlined. .15 x 3 = 0.45	2 ( x 15 %) Two of the required sentences are used correctly and underlined. .15 x 2 = 0.30	1 ( x 15 %) 0-1 of the required sentences is used. .15 x 1 = 0.15	Score
CONCLUDING SENTENCE 10 %	4 ( x 10 %) The concluding sentence restates the main idea or summarizes the supporting sentences, and effectively finalizes the paragraph. .10 x 4 = 0.40	3 ( x 10 %) The concluding sentence restates the main idea or somewhat summarizes the supporting sentences, and effectively finalizes the paragraph. .10 x 3 = 0.30	2 ( x 10 %) The concluding sentence does not restate the main idea, summarize the supporting sentences, or finalize the paragraph. .10 x 2 = 0.20	1 ( x 10 %) The concluding sentence is missing or inchoherent and lacks unity. .10 x 1 = 0.10	Score
Mechanics 15 % Word usage, punctuation, spelling, capitalization	4 ( x 15 %) A few minor errors in usage, punctuation, spelling, or capitalization. .15 x 4 = 0.60	3 ( x 15 %) Some errors in usage, punctuation, spelling, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning. (1-2 errors) .15 x 3 = 0.45	2 ( x 15 %) Paragraph has several errors in usage, punctuation, spelling and/or capitalization. (3 to 4 errors) .15 x 2 = 0.30	1 ( x 15 %) Usage, punctuation, spelling and/or capitalization errors prevent the reader from understanding the content with ease. (5 + errors) .15 x 1 = 0.15	Score
Format (Title/Indent) 5 %	4 ( x 5 %) The paper has a proper heading, title, indenting, and format for a handwritten paragraph. .05 x 4 = 0.20	3 ( x 5 %) Paper has a proper heading, title, and indenting. .05 x 3 = 0.15	2 ( x 5 %) Either a title OR indenting is completed. .05 x 2 = 0.10	1 ( x 5 %) Either a title OR indenting is completed. .05 x 1 = 0.05	Score
The Writing Process 15 % Evidence of The Writing Process	4 ( x 15 %) Prewriting, outline, rough draft, and final draft are complete and labeled. .15 x 4 = 0.60	3 ( x 15 %) Final draft and two other steps in The Writing Process are complete and labeled. .15 x 3 = 0.45	2 ( x 15 %) Final draft and one other step in The Writing Process are complete and labeled. .15 x 2 = 0.30	1 ( x 15 %) No evidence of The Writing Process. .15 x 1 = 0.15	Score

Keywords:

topic sentences and supporting main ideas

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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