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Paragraph writing
Rubric Code: Q66C9A
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Paragraph Writing
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Title
4 pts

Poor

Title missing
Fair

Title doesn't support topic, theme message
Good

Supports topic,
Excellent

Related to topic/theme
Creative
may contain subtitle
Introduction
4 pts

Poor

Introduction too short with message
Fair

Introduction is confusing
Does not introduce message
Good

Short but engaging introduction. Introduces the message that will be given.
Excellent

Engaging, creative, descriptive word use,
Motivating sentence
relates details to topic
End sentence has a statement or idea in place.
Supporting details
4 pts

Poor

No details to support topic
Fair

A detail or more but not related to topic
Good

At least one related detail
Excellent

Had related details for the topic
Conclusion sentence
4 pts

Poor

Conclusion does not make sense or fit theme
Fair

Conclusion fits theme but is confusing, not well written
Good

Conclusion reminds reader of theme/ message, but lacks strength in ending.
Excellent

Conclusion ends the topic with a strong end statement.
Organization
4 pts

Poor

No clear beginning, middle and end. Ideas mixed up, confusing to read
Fair

Simple beginning, middle and end. Ideas could have been organized and explained better.
Good

All three parts are present. The main idea was present. no message in the concluding sentence. wrap up the piece
Excellent

Includes a clear beginning, middle and end. ideas presented in an organized manner. Shares a message or lesson
Conventions
4 pts

Poor

Manny errors in spelling,capitalization and punctuation. Hard to follow topic while reading.
Fair

Errors in spelling, capitalization and punctuation slow down reader.
Good

Very few spelling,capitalization and punctuation errors. Errors do not interfere with reading or understanding.
Excellent

No errors that interfered with the reading fluency.




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