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Paragraph Writing 
Paragraph Writing
Essential elements of a paragraph
Rubric Code: J2BWA3
By tstewartfla
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

5 pts

Main Idea is clear

Poor

Difficult to understand the main idea of the paragraph
Fair

Main idea is somewhat clear, but there are some comments in the paragraph that may make the main idea unclear
Good

Main idea is evident and clear
Clear topic sentence

Poor

Topic sentence is unclear and incorrectly placed in the paragraph.
Fair

Topic sentence is somewhat clear but incorrectly placed in the paragraph OR topic sentence is too broad for the paragraph.
Good

Topic sentence is clear and correctly placed in the paragraph. It reflects a paragraph-sized topic.
Supporting sentences

Poor

Paragraph has one or no supporting detail sentence that relates back to the main idea.
Fair

Paragraph has two supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
Good

Paragraph has three of more supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
Using examples&details

Poor

Paragraph has no examples or details to elaborate on the supporting sentences
Fair

Paragraph has a only one example or detail to elabort on the supporting sentences
Good

Paragraph has at least one example or detail for each of the three primary support detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
Using transition words

Poor

No transition words used. Ideas and topics do not flow.
Fair

One transition word, but it's a poor one. Ideas flow but not smoothly.
Good

Several appropriate transition words. Ideas flow logically and smoothly
Mechanics

Poor

Paragraph has two or more errors in capitalization, spelling punctuation, and grammar usage.
Fair

Paragraph has one error in capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.
Good

Paragraph has no errors in capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.



Keywords:
  • Topic sentence, support, introduction, conclusion, transition, coherence, unity, sentence sense, mechanics

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