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Informational Paragraph 
Informational Paragraph
Rubric Code: RBX69B
By sbenzing
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Developing

1

1 pts

Proficient

2

2 pts

Accomplished

3

3 pts

Distinguished

4

4 pts

Main Idea/Topic Sentence

Does the topic sentence focus the paragraph on a particular topic?
Developing

*Main idea/Topic Sentence is not present or is unclear.
Proficient

*Main Idea/Topic Sentence is present but does not state the topic.
Accomplished

* Main Idea/Topic Sentence is present and clearly written. *Demonstrates understanding of the topic.
Distinguished

* The Main Idea/Topic Sentence is a clear stating of the topic.
* Demonstrates a strong understanding of the topic.
Supporting details

Does each detail supports, or tell more about the topic?
Developing

* The details do not support the main idea.
* Does not use relevant or sufficient support
* Does not support opinion with facts, details, and/or reasons
Proficient

* Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not.
* Uses mostly relevant text support but may lack sufficient evidence and/or accurate use
* Develops the topic with limited facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples
Accomplished

* Each detail supports the main idea but there are limited follow up sentences.
* Uses relevant and sufficient support with accuracy
* Develops the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples
Distinguished

* Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic.
* Follow up sentences provide additional support.
*Skillfully uses relevant and substantial support with accuracy
* Develops the topic with well-integrated facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples
Logical order

Does the order of the supporting details make sense?
Developing

*The supporting sentences within the paragraph as a whole are not developed in a logical order.
Proficient

*The writer attempts to develop the sentences in a logical order, but some of the paragraph may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.
Accomplished

*Most of the sentences are presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the supporting details.
Distinguished

*The sentences are developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs.
Conclusion

Does the conclusion restate the topic in a new way to tie the details together?
Developing

*There is no conclusion. The paragraph just ends without summing up, or restating the topic. It doesn't tie the the details together.
Proficient

*There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic, or tie the details together.
Accomplished

*The conclusion sums up the topic, by restating it, but it doesn't tie the details together.
Distinguished

*The conclusion does an excellent job of summing up, or restating the topic and tieing the details together.
Grammar and Mechanics

Does the paper indicate that the writer has control of the rules of spelling, grammar and mechanics
Developing

*Does not demonstrate sentence mastery
* Demonstrates limited understanding of grade level conventions, and errors interfere with the readability
Proficient

* Uses some repetitive yet correct sentence structure
* Demonstrates some grade level appropriate conventions, but errors may interfere with the readability
Accomplished

* Uses correct and varied sentence structures
* Demonstrates grade level appropriate conventions; errors are minor and do not interfere with the readability
Distinguished

* Uses purposeful and varied sentence structures
* Demonstrates creativity and flexibility when using conventions (grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling) enhance meaning/readability



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