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Hero/Favorite Character Paragraph, 6th Grade

Descriptive Paragraph, 6th Grade

Rubric Code: KX9XCAC

By asullivan3

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Criteria for Essay
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Introduction/Topic Sentence	1 The introduction does not contain a topic sentence statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the paragraph.	2 The topic sentence is misleading, hard to find, or does not present a compelling argument for the paragraph.	3 The topic sentence conveys overall feeling, but it either does not give complete info. about the topic, or it lacks detail and creativity.	4 Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. While it contains complete info. regarding the topic, it could be more engaging.	5 The topic sentence conveys an overall feeling and hooks the reader. It engages the reader and creates interest.
Body	1 Reasons/examples are lacking. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.	2 The body is missing two or more essential reasons or support.	3 There are reasons and examples given in the para, but they are sometimes unclear or not fully developed.	4 Reasons/examples are clear, but they are not fully developed.	5 Reasons/examples in the body are clear and well developed, and there are enough details and support to create a vivid impression in the reader's mind.
Overall Organization	1 There is no discernable organization. Transitions are not present.	2 The flow of the paragraph from reason to reason is difficult to understand or implies that important information has been left out.	3 The organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.	4 There is a logical progression of reasons with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.	5 There is a logical progression of reasons w. a clear & effective order that provides a vivid impression of the topic w. appropriate & effective transitions.
Concluding sentence	1 There is no real conclusion evident, the piece just ends.	2 The conclusion does not refer back to the intro. but instead, summarizes the body rather than wrapping the piece up.	3 The conclusion refers back to the intro. but is not fully developed leaving the reader confused or feeling unsatisfied.	4 The conclusion refers back to the intro. and wraps up the piece but does not offer the reader any new insights into the piece.	5 The conclusion refers back to the intro., showing new insights or giving the reader something to think about.
Mechanics	1 Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.	2 The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the para. might be readable, it is not polished.	3 A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, & capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning & intent of para. can still be discerned.	4 A few minor consistent errors in punc., spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning.	5 No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.

Keywords:

Paragraph, rubric, writing components

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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