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Definition Paragraph 
Definition Paragraph
Definition Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: H2WC73C
By SmithJT1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Exemplary

4 pts

Topic Sentence

Unsatisfactory

The topic sentence does not state what is being defined or there is no category or unique defining characteristics included in the sentence.
Satisfactory

Topic sentence states what is being defined but it does not include a clear category or the the characteristics do not denote the uniqueness of the term.
Good

Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. But it is not very engaging or creative.
Exemplary

Very well developed topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. It clearly states the topic being defined by including a category for the term and characteristics that show how the term is unique in the category.
Details/Examples

Unsatisfactory

Details are either wrong or lacking, or they are not related to the topic sentence.
Satisfactory

There are details, but they are either not concrete and specific, or there are not enough of them to adequately define the term.
Good

Details are concrete and specific, but they are not engaging and interesting. They lack creativity and clarity.
Exemplary

Details in the paragraph are concrete and specific, and they define the term with unique characteristics. There are enough details, and they relate to the topic sentence.
Organization/Structure

Unsatisfactory

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Satisfactory

The details are in a discernible order, but there are not enough to clearly define the term in a concrete manner with unique characteristics.
Good

The details are in a clear. effective order and they define the term, but they are not very interesting or engaging.
Exemplary

The details are in a clear, effective order, and they define the term in concrete terms with unique characteristics that are not overlapped and repeated.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

Unsatisfactory

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Satisfactory

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Exemplary

Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the paragraph.
Mechanics

Unsatisfactory

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Satisfactory

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Exemplary

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.



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