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Cause or Effect Paragraph 
Cause or Effect Paragraph
Cause or Effect Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: N2WAC3B
By ginilynm28
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Paragraph
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Topic Sentence

Poor

The topic sentence does not state what is being analyzed, and there is no apparent basis for the cause or effect analysis indicated.
Fair

The topic sentence states the topic being analyzed, but it does not give a reason for the analysis or list the causes or effects.
Good

The topic sentence is fairly well developed. But it is not very engaging or creative, but it does introduce the topic and/or include the causes or effects.
Excellent

Very well developed topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. It clearly states the topic being analyzed, and whether this paragraph is about causes or effects. It either introduces the topic and gives a reason for the analysis, and/or it includes the causes and effects.
Details/Examples

Poor

Details are either wrong or lacking, or they are not related to the topic sentence or the analysis.
Fair

There are details, but they are either not concrete and specific, or there are not enough of them to adequately analyze the topic. One or more causes or effects are not given sufficient space or details.
Good

Details are concrete and specific, but they are not engaging and interesting. There are sufficient details for the analysis, but they could be clearer.
Excellent

Details in the paragraph are concrete and specific, and they effectively represent either causes or effects related to the topic of analysis. There are enough details to clearly analysis the topic, and each cause or effect has sufficient details for clear analysis.
Organization/Structure

Poor

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order. They do not clearly indicate causes or effects.
Fair

The details are in a discernible order, but there are not enough to effectively analyze the topic effectively, or they may not all relate to either cause or effect.
Good

The details are in a clear. effective order and they adequately analyze the topic in terms of causes or effects, but they are not very interesting or engaging.
Excellent

The details are in a clear, order, and they effectively analyze the topic in terms of either causes or effects. They engage the reader and create interest with creativity.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the paragraph.
Mechanics

Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.



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