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iRubric: Journal Entry- Support a Claim rubric

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Journal Entry- Support a Claim Text Evidence Supported Claim • A Quick write answers a question using textual evidence from the text. • A short paragraph response that is well structured. • Provide relevant and complete evidence • Paragraph should include: - A focus statement - At least three pieces of textual evidence - For each piece of evidence, an analysis or explanation: what does this evidence mean? - A concluding sentence wrapping up your point Rubric Code: JXBB533 By Sharoly Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Evidence Based Claim
	Yes! 3 pts	Almost There... 3 pts	Needs Some Work 1 pts
Claim	Yes! Student restated writing prompt and focus statement made it easy to understand subject of the Paragraph	Almost There... Focus statement is unclear and reader might be unsure of content in paragraph.	Needs Some Work Focus statement is unclear and reader would be unsure of content of paragraph
Textual Evidence	Yes! Strong evidence from the text is used to support writer's claim. Contains enough evidence to support claim.	Almost There... Evidence is used but is not clear or does not come from the assigned text. Not enough evidence used to support claim.	Needs Some Work No clear evidence is used from the text to support the writer's claim. If text evidence is used, it does not effectively support claim.
Mechanics	Yes! Errors are relatively few and do not impact the reader's ability to understand the paragraph's claim and evidence. Meets the 5-7 minimum sentence requirement.	Almost There... Errors are common and may mildly impact the reader's ability to understand the paragraph's claim and evidence. May or May not meet the 5-7 sentence minimum requirement.	Needs Some Work Frequent errors detract from reader's ability to understand the paragraph's claim and evidence. May or may not meet the 5-7 sentence minimum requirement.
Organization	Yes! Follows an organized format with an introductory paragraph, multiple body paragraphs, transitional words or phrases and a conclusion to sum all up.	Almost There... Follows a partially organized format with an introductory paragraph, at least one body paragraph, but maybe missing transitional words or phrases. May be missing a conclusion or have a poor conclusion.	Needs Some Work Shows little or no evidence of organization. May not have paragraphs or not enough paragraphs.