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ME trait Paragraph
ME trait Paragraph
Write a strong Paragraph with a good topic sentence, supporting detailed sentences, and strong conclusion.
Rubric Code:
JABX7X
By
lvoolma
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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ME Trait Paragraph
Need Help
1 pts
Needs Work
2 pts
Getting There
3 pts
Accomplished
4 pts
Topic sentence
Need Help
There is little or no attempt to complete a topic sentence for the powerful paragraph.
Needs Work
The topic sentence is unclear or incomplete.
Getting There
An attempt is made for clear topic sentence. Idea is understood but sentence may need re-worded.
Accomplished
Clear topic sentence; Sentence/s clearly introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
Sentences
Variety
Transitions
Need Help
There is little or no attempt to complete a powerful paragraph with sentences that support the main idea.
Needs Work
Run-on sentences; subject/verb does not agree. Sentences are not varied and transitions are not used to help carry the main idea throughout the paragraph.
Getting There
Sentence length varies; some subject/verb agreement.Most sentences are varied and transitions are mostly used to help carry the main idea throughout.
Accomplished
Sentence length varies and subject/verb in agreement in all sentences. Transitions are used to help carry the main idea throughout the paragraph.
Capitals/Punctuation/Spelling
Need Help
There is little or no attempt to complete powerful paragraph with proper use of capitals, spelling & punctuation.
Needs Work
Capitals are not consistently used at beginning of each sentence. Punctuation misused/overused/
not used at all; end punctuation missing.
Getting There
Capitals used at beginning of each sentence. Punctuation used correctly in some areas; most end punctuation included. Only couple words misspelled
Accomplished
Capital letters used to start sentences& on proper nouns. All punctuation used correctly. All words spelled correctly
Supporting Examples
Need Help
Thwere is little or no attempt to use enough good examples to support topic
Needs Work
There was an effort to support topic with some good examples but some not relevant or out of order and could use more
Getting There
There are several good relevant examples used to support both traits but could use 1 or 2 more or they were in awkward order
Accomplished
There are plenty good relevant examples used in reasonable order to support both most important trait and secondary trait
Supporting anecdotes
Need Help
There is little or no attempt at an anecdote that would support the topic
Needs Work
There is only one anecdote but it is too long, too brief or not clearly relevant to support your paragraph.
Getting There
There is anecdote for "most important" trait that is interesting & relevant that is brief and clear and helps show your personality, or one for both but one is lacking.
Accomplished
There is anecdote for both traits that is interesting & relevant that is brief but clear and helps show the reader your personality
Conclusion
Need Help
There is little or no attempt to complete powerful paragraph with a closing statement.
Needs Work
Closing statement does not tie things together. Reader left wondering what is going on!
Getting There
Closing statement makes some attempt to tie things together.
Accomplished
Clear closing statement; ideas from entry pulled together.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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