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Writing Section of Test Paragraph Writing Students will write a paragraph using the elements of paragraph writing. Rubric Code: L22ACW2 By julemurf Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Writing a Paragraph
	Need Improvemet 0.5 pts	Getting There! 1 pts	Great Work! 2 pts
Content Relevant to the essay question.	Need Improvemet The paragraph does not stay on topic.	Getting There! The paragraph partially stays on topic. 1 sentence is out of order or missing.	Great Work! The paragraph stays on topic and satisfies the essay question.
Supporting Details Support the main idea of the paragraph with specific details	Need Improvemet Paragraph includes only 1-2 supporting sentences to support the main idea. Details are vague and non-descript. No examples are given.	Getting There! Paragraph includes more than 3 supporting sentences which support the main idea. Some of the examples are good but clearly defined.	Great Work! Paragraph includes more than 5 supporting sentences. Sentences clearly support the main idea. Specific details are given.
Mechanics / Punctuation	Need Improvemet Many capitalization and punctuation errors.	Getting There! Only a few errors of capitalization or punctuation.	Great Work! Capital letters at the beginning of sentences and correct punctuation is used.
Vocabulary / Word Usage Words used are accurate appropriate to level of learning.	Need Improvemet Many spelling errors. Inaccurate usage of words.	Getting There! Few spelling errors. Words used have some link to level of proficiency.	Great Work! Proficiency level appropriate words are spelled correctly. Words are used correctly in form meaning and use.
Style / Format Correct formatting. Font size, double spaced, correct heading	Need Improvemet Paragraph is sloppy. No indention. No Title No Heading	Getting There! Paragraph is mostly neat. Paragraph is indented. Some formatting errors.	Great Work! Paragraph is neatly written, indented and correctly formatted with heading, title and correct spacing.
Grammar General use of grammar : sentence structure , verb tenses, sentence variety.	Need Improvemet Too many grammar errors. Takes away from the meaning	Getting There! A few grammar mistakes. Usage of verb tenses us mostly correct. Some difficulty with sentence structure	Great Work! Very few errors. Good use of verb tense and shows good sentence variety.