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Writing a Paragraph 
Writing a Paragraph
Rubric Code: MX3ACX8
By shihabali
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Topic/Opening Sentence

4

The topic sentence is located in the beginning of the paragraph and is the main idea. Topic sentence describes what the story or article is about, giving the reader a sneak-peak to the rest of the paragraph.
3

Topic sentence is located in the beginning of the paragraph. It supports the main idea, but does not provide a sneak-peek to the rest of the paragraph.
2

Topic sentence is located in the beginning of the paragraph but does not provide the main idea of the paragraph. Reader has a difficult time understanding what the article is about.
1

No evidence of a topic sentence or opening sentence to the paragraph.
Problem/Solution

4

Paragraph has a minimum of 4 or more problems and solutions. They support the topic sentence.
3

Paragraph has a minimum of 2 problems and solutions but no more than three. They support the topic sentence.
2

Paragraph has three problem and solution but do not support the topic sentence or the paragraph has one problem/solution that supports the topic sentence.
1

Paragraph has no supporting problems/solutions.
Mechanics

4

Paragraph shows no errors in punctuation and capitalization (including proper nouns). Paragraph has an indented topic sentence.
3

Paragraph shows few errors in punctuation and capitalization. Paragraph has an indented topic sentence.
2

Paragraph shows many errors in punctuation and capitalization. Paragraph has an indented topic sentence.
1

Paragraph shows many errors in punctuation and capitalization. Paragraph does not have an indented topic sentence.
Spelling

4

Paragraph shows no errors in spelling.
3

Paragraph shows a few errors in spelling.
2

Paragraph shows many errors in spelling.
1

Paragraph shows many errors in spelling that make the writing hard to understand for the reader.
Legibility

4

Paragraph is easily read and organized well. Paragraph shows spaces between words. Handwriting is neat.
3

Paragraph is easily read but may not be organized well. Paragraph shows spaces between words. Handwriting is neat.
2

Paragraph is organized but words may be too close together. Handwriting is legible.
1

Handwriting is illegible.




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