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Paragraph Writing Paragraph Writing Students will write a paragraph from 4-square pre-writing using the elements of paragraph writing. Rubric Code: RXA2526 By pilysw Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Writing a Paragraph
	5 pts	8 pts	10 pts
Topic Sentence 2.00	5 The paragraph does not stay on topic or more than one sentence from the 4square is missing or out of order.	8 The paragraph partially stays on topic. 1 sentence is out of order or missing.	10 The paragraph stays on topic and is in the correct four square order.
Supporting Details 3.00	5 Paragraph includes 0-1 supporting sentences to support the main idea.	8 Paragraph includes 2 supporting sentences that have a detail sentence. Setences support the main idea.	10 Paragraph includes 3 supporting sentences that have a detail sentence. Sentences must clearly support the main idea.
Punctuation and Spelling 2.00	5 Many capitalization and punctuation errors. Many spelling errors.	8 Only a few errors of capitalization or punctuation. Few spelling errors.	10 Capital letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns and correct punctuation is used. Grade level appropriate words are spelled correctly, including sight words.
Conclusion 2.00	5 Does not restate thesis statement and does not summarize main ideas. Many spelling errors.	8 Restates thesis statement and summarizes some main ideas. Few spelling errors.	10 Well restated thesis statement and summarizing of main important ideas. Elaborates of the significance of findings. Grade level appropriate words are spelled correctly, including sight words. 1-2 spelling errors.
Neatness/Form 1.00	5 Paragraph is sloppy. No indention. Illegible writing. Only 1 or 2 APA format regulations.	8 Paragraph is mostly neat. Paragraph is indented. Some writing is illegible. Some APA format.	10 Paragraph is neatly written and very legible. APA format complete.