iRubric: Introductory Paragraph Rubric

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Introductory Paragraph Rubric Introductory Paragraph Rubric introductory paragraph rubric Rubric Code: JX998W3 By eoyarij Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Introductory Paragraph
	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts
Hook	1 There is no attention-getter	2 There is a beginning, but it doesn't really grab the interest of the reader.	3 The beginning somewhat grabs the reader, and gives some clue as to what is coming.	4 The beginning grabs the reader, and gives clues as to what is coming.
topic sentence	1 The sentence does not state the main idea	2 The sentence somewhat states the main idea	3 The sentence states the main idea, but it may be slightly unclear or disconnected to the rest of the paragraph.	4 The sentence clearly states the main idea and sets up the rest of the paragraph
key ideas	1 There are no key ideas that support the main idea.	2 There is only one key idea, leaving the paragraph incomplete	3 The key ideas are present, but not completely clear .	4 Key ideas are clear
transition	1 There is no transition to the next paragraph	2 There is a transition, but it is confusing	3 There is a transition, but needs to more strongly connect to the next paragraph.	4 There is a clear transition that leads the reader seamlessly to the next paragraph