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Introductory Paragraph Rubric 
Body Paragraph Rubric
introductory paragraph rubric
Rubric Code: RX5WW97
By eball42
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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17.5 pts


21 pts


23 pts


25 pts

Hook

17.5

There is no attention-getter.
21

There is a beginning, but it doesn't really grab the interest of the reader.
23

The beginning somewhat grabs the reader, and gives some clue as to what is coming.
25

The beginning grabs the reader, and gives clues as to what is coming.
Bridge

17.5

There is no transition between the hook and thesis.
21

There is a transition, but it is confusing.
23

There is a transition,
but needs to connect to the thesis more strongly.
25

There is a clear transition that leads the reader seamlessly from the hook to the thesis.
Thesis

17.5

The thesis does not state the main idea under discussion.
-or-
or does not have two distinct claims.
21

The thesis states a main idea, but it may be slightly unclear or disconnected to the rest of the paragraph.
23

The thesis somewhat states the main idea but does not have two distinct claims.
25

The thesis clearly states the main idea and sets up the body paragraphs by giving two distinct claims.
Conventions

17.5

The language is completely informal and /or any G.U.M. issues seriously affect meaning.
21

The language is somewhat formal, but any G.U.M. issues affect meaning negatively.
23

The language is somewhat formal and any G.U.M. issues do not affect meaning.
25

The language is completely formal and any G.U.M. issues do not affect meaning.



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