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iRubric: Theme Paragraphs for 4th Grade rubric

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Theme Paragraphs for 4th Grade Theme Paragraphs for 4th Grade Opinion Paragraph on one topic, includes supporting sentences showing the students opinion and 2 reasons to support it. A conclusion sentence that restates the opinion. Rubric Code: TX9XB2C By Elsaking Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Persuasive Paragraph
	4 4 pts	3 3 pts	2 2 pts	1 1 pts
Focus	4 Strongly and clearly states a theme. Clearly identifies the theme through out each of the paragraphs. The theme is clearly explained.	3 A personal theme is stated. The theme being addressed is stated very little or is not clearly explained.	2 A personal opinion is not stated clearly. The issue addressed is not clear.	1 Personal opinion is not stated. The issue to be addressed is not stated.
Reasons / Support	4 Includes 2 text evidences (quotes, ideas) to support the theme and personal connection in each paragraph or story.	3 Includes only one text evidences to support the theme and personal connection in each paragraph.	2 Includes very little text evidence in both paragraphs 2 reason but does not support the opinion.	1 Includes very little text evidence that connects to the theme or none at all.
Conclusion	4 Summarizes personal theme in a strong concluding statement.	3	2	1 Concluding statement makes no reference to personal opinion.
Organization	4 Sentences are complete in each paragraph. The reader stays focused and is specific using each story (quotes, ideas) in different paragraphs.	3 Sentences are mostly complete in each paragraph. The reader stays focused mostly and is somewhat specific using each story in different paragraphs.	2 Sentence and paragraph structure is inconsistent. May contain some fragments and / or run on sentences.	1 Little or no evidence of sentence or paragraph structure. Contains sentence fragments and / or run on sentences.
Mechanics and Grammar	4 Contains 0-1 punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors.	3 May contain 2-3 punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors, but they do not interfere with meaning.	2 Contains multiple punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors / meaning may be unclear because of errors.	1 Multiple punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors interferes with meaning and requires significant editing