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Midterm Paragraph 
Individual paragraph rubric
This rubric is designed for prompts that require a specific response for each paragraph. Each paragraph's topic sentence will be the thesis for that paragraph.
Rubric Code: TXB6824
By cdsheldo
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Midterm Paragraph
  Exemplary

10 pts

Proficient

7 pts

Developing

5 pts

Beginning

1 pts

Topic/Concluding Sentence

Exemplary

Contains a clear and developed topic sentence. Concluding sentence wraps up the the main focus of the paragraph and does not directly repeat the topic sentence.
Proficient

Contains a clear topic sentence, however organization of ideas is not fully developed.
Concluding sentence refers to the main idea in the topic sentence without directly repeating it.
Developing

Does not contain a developed, clear topic sentence with an apparent claim.
Concluding sentence repeats or is too similar to the topic sentence.
Beginning

Contains a confusing topic sentence that is missing the topic and/or claim.
There is no concluding sentence.
Supporting details

Exemplary

The paragraph contains supporting detail sentences, such as facts, reasons, examples, and/or textual references, which expertly support and develop the main idea. And include further detail sentences to elaborate further.
Sentences are well organized, interesting, and help elaborate on the main topic in the paragraph.
Proficient

The paragraph contains supporting detail sentences which adequately support the main idea/topic sentence. There are some additional sentences to elaborate further.
Sentences are organized and sufficiently help elaborate the main topic in the paragraph.
Developing

Less than three supporting details are provided. And few, or no, further explanation is provided. Detail sentences provided may not support the main idea in the topic sentence.
Beginning

There is no evidence of supporting detail sentences or the none of the detail sentences have any relevancy to topic sentence.
Mechanics

Exemplary

Demonstrates correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Word choice is precise. Varied sentence structure. Excellent use of transitions. Any research or sources are properly cited.
Proficient

Contains some errors in spelling, and/or punctuation and capitalization but not enough to detract from overall quality and understanding. Word choice is accurate and sentence structure is mostly varied. Appropriate choice of transitions. Attempts to cite sources are made.
Developing

There are several errors in spelling, punctuation and capitalization. Word choice is not always appropriate for task and few sentences vary in structure. Little evidence of transitions or some transitions are not used correctly. If sources are used, they're not cited.
Beginning

Frequent errors in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization detract from the overall understanding of the work. Word choice is confusing and inaccurate. Sentences are awkward with little variation. No evidence of transition or the proper use of transitions. If sources are used, they're not cited.



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