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Intro. Rubric 
Intro. Rubric
Introductory Paragraph
Rubric Code: JXB6BXW
By cdsheldo
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Beginning

1 pts

Developing

2.5 pts

Exceptional

5 pts

Hook and Connection
%

Attention grabbing sentence(s) and background connecting information to Thesis.
Beginning

Attempts to capture the reader's attention. Provides little background information on the topic, does not connect the hook to the thesis or does not preview any details or pieces of evidence to support the writer's opinion.
Developing

Attempts to capture the reader's attention. Uses a hook technique described in class, but fails to adequately connect it to the topic. Provides some background information on the topic or previews some details that will support the writer's opinion.
Exceptional

Captures the reader's attention with a hook, using a technique described in class. Connects the hook to the topic. Provides background information on the topic and/or previews the supporting details that will be discussed in the body.
Thesis Statement
%

The topic of the essay.
Beginning

Attempts to identify the main idea but doesn't connect it to the writer or the topic.
Developing

Vaguely states the main idea or makes a broad statement or generalization about the topic. Focuses on the topic but does not make a clear claim.
Exceptional

Clearly states the main idea and claim to the reader and establishes the importance of the topic to the writer.
Mechanics
%

Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and voc.
Beginning

Frequent spelling errors in grade level appropriate words, punctuation and capitalization errors are evident. Low level vocabulary is heavily utilized.
Developing

Fewer spelling errors in grade level appropriate words, punctuation and capitalization errors are evident. Low level vocabulary is evident.
Exceptional

Very few misspelled words, punctuation and/or capitalization errors are evident. Higher level vocabulary is utilized appropriately.




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