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Paragraph Writing Rubric 
Paragraph Writing Rubric
Paragraph Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: P7X457
By etshields
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Distinguished

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Novice

2 pts

Below Novice

1 pts

Topic Sentence

Distinguished

Main topic is clearly stated in a complete opening sentence with correct sentence structure.
Proficient

Main topic is stated in an opening sentence but sentence structure is not correct.
Novice

Main topic is not clearly stated but sentence structure is correct.
Below Novice

Main topic is not clearly stated. Sentence structure is not correct.
Content

Distinguished

Student has written atleast 3 supporting details AND all sentences are on topic.
Proficient

Student has written atleast 3 supporting details BUT only 2 sentences are on topic.
Novice

Student has written atleast 3 supporting details BUT only 1 sentence is on topic.
Below Novice

Student has attempted to write supporting details BUT none are on topic.
Organization

Distinguished

Paragraph has a topic sentence, detail sentences in a logical order, and a concluding sentence.
Proficient

Paragraph is missing either the topic sentence or concluding sentence. Details are in a logical order.
Novice

Paragraph is missing both topic sentence and concluding sentence. Details are in a logical order.
Below Novice

Paragraph is missing both topic and concluding sentences and the details are not in a logical order.
Spelling

Distinguished

There are 0-2 spelling errors.
Proficient

There are 3-4 spelling errors.
Novice

There are 5-6 spelling errors.
Below Novice

There are more than 6 spelling errors.
Grammar & Punct./Capt.

Distinguished

Paragraph has 0-2 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
Proficient

Paragraph has 3-4 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
Novice

Paragraph has 5-6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
Below Novice

Paragraph has more than 6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.



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