iRubric: Definition Paragraph rubric

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Definition Paragraph Rubric Code: FX328C4 By mhenshey Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8

Definition Paragraph
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Topic Sentence	4 There is a topic sentence that explains the word the student chose and the main idea of the paragraph	3 There is a topic sentence that explains ether the word the student chose or the main idea of the paragraph	2 The topic sentence is vague	1 There is no topic sentence
Concluding Sentence	4 The concluding sentence restates the topic in a new and leaves a lasting impression	3 The concluding sentence restates the main idea	2 There is a concluding sentence	1 There is no concluding sentence or it is unrelated
3 Supporting Details	4 All 3 details are included: 1. Dictionary definition 2. Definition in student's words 3. An example from life or anecdote	3 Includes 2 of the requirements	2 Includes 1 of the requirements	1 The details are vague and includes information that was not required
Length	4 Includes all requirements-- minimum of 8 sentences	3 Includes all requirements with 7 sentences	2 Missing 1 requirement	1 Missing 1 requirement with 6 or fewer sentences
Spelling /Grammar	4 There are no spelling or grammar errors	3 -- no more than 4 errors	2 --- no more than 6 errors	1 more than 6 errors