iRubric: Introductory Paragraph Rubric

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Introductory Paragraph Rubric Introductory Paragraph Rubric Introductory Paragraph Rubric Rubric Code: GX8354C By trowland Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Introductory Paragraph Rubric
	Exceeds Standard 4 pts	Meets Standard 3 pts	Approaches Standard 2 pts	Below Standard 1 pts	Editor: Total points below (N/A)
My paragraph has a hook 4 pts	Exceeds Standard My paragraph has a Great hook that grabs the reader’s attention.	Meets Standard My paragraph has a hook.	Approaches Standard My paragraph has a hook that does not support my thesis.	Below Standard My paragraph does not have a hook.	Editor:
My Paragraph has a thesis 4 pts	Exceeds Standard Has a thesis that clearly states the claim and 3 main points of the essay.	Meets Standard Has a thesis that states the claim of the essay in a way that is somewhat clear to the reader. And has only 1-2 main points	Approaches Standard Has a thesis that does not state the claim not the main points	Below Standard does not have a thesis in the introductory paragraph	Editor:
Has Background information 4 pts	Exceeds Standard My paragraph has 2-3 sentences that provide a clear background, comes before the thesis, AND introduces the text	Meets Standard My paragraph has 1 sentence that gives a partial or somewhat clear background, comes before the thesis, and introduces the text	Approaches Standard My background information does not clearly relate well to my hook and thesis, and has 1 sentence, but is placed before the thesis	Below Standard My paragraph does not have background information, or doesn't relate whatsoever to the hook and thesis	Editor: