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Theme Paragraph Rubric 
Rubric Code: EXCXWA3
By capiparo
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

3 pts

Good

2 pts

Fair

1 pts

Poor

0 pts

Opening-what paragraph is about

Excellent

Explains what the paragraph will be about; Leads into the topic sentence; States the title of the novel and the author's first and last name.

At least 2 sentences.
Good

Missing one of the required items.
Fair

Missing 2 of the required items.
Is only 1 sentence.
Poor

Does not follow the instructions for this part of the paragraph.
Topic Sentence/Theme

Excellent

The topic sentence clearly states a theme that is strongly relevant to the novel.
Good

The topic sentence clearly states a theme that is relevant to the novel.
Fair

The topic sentence clearly states a theme that may not be that relevant to the novel.
Poor

There is no topic sentence or the theme does not relate at all to the novel.
Transitional Statement

Excellent

The transitional statement clearly leads into the supporting details.
Good
Fair

The transitional statement is ineffective. It does not lead into the supporting details.
Poor

There is no transitional statement.
Example/Supporting Details

Excellent

There are three strong examples that clearly support the stated theme of the novel.
Good

There are only two strong examples that clearly support the stated theme of the novel. Or 1 of the 3 may not support the theme.
Fair

There is only one example that clearly supports the stated theme. Or 2 of the 3 examples do not support the theme.
Poor

The examples are ineffective and do not support the theme.
Concluding Statement

Excellent

Clearly wraps up the paragraph and makes a strong world connection to the novel; sentence makes a statement.
Good

Clearly wraps up the paragraph and makes a world connection to the novel. Doesn't really make a statement.
Fair

Sentence only wraps up the paragraph; no connection made.
Poor

There is no concluding statement or the statement does not follow the requirements.




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