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Paragraph Writing

write a paragraph including a topic sentence, 3 details, and a concluding sentence with correct capitalization and punctuation, and grammar with 90% accuracy.

Rubric Code: F252287

By bwgbowley

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Writing Assessment
	EXCELLENT 10 pts	GOOD 8 pts	ALMOST 5 pts	NEEDS WORK 2 pts
Topic Sentence	EXCELLENT Main topic is clearly stated in a complete opening sentence. T.A.G. is used.	GOOD Main topic is stated in an opening sentence T.A.G. is incomplete.	ALMOST Main topic is not clearly stated. T.A.G. or not.	NEEDS WORK Main topic is not clearly stated.
Content (supporting details)	EXCELLENT Student has written at least 3 supporting details AND all sentences are on topic.	GOOD Student has written at least 3 supporting details BUT only 2 sentences are on topic.	ALMOST Student has written at least 3 supporting details BUT only 1 sentence is on topic.	NEEDS WORK Student has attempted to write supporting details BUT none are on topic.
Conclusion	EXCELLENT Final sentence that clearly restates the original topic.	GOOD Final sentence that briefly restates the topic.	ALMOST There may be a conclusion that is misplaced or incomplete.	NEEDS WORK Final sentence does not restate the topic.
Mechanics	EXCELLENT 0-2 errors in punct., cap., noun=verb	GOOD 3-4 errors in punct., cap., noun=verb	ALMOST 5-6 errors in punct., cap., noun=verb.	NEEDS WORK 6+ errors in punct., cap., noun=verb.