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Paragraph Writing Paragraph Writing Rubric Code: U226858 By npaoletich Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Writing a Paragraph
	Need Improvemet 1 pts	Getting There! 2 pts	Great Work! 3 pts
Topic Sentence	Need Improvemet Paragraph does not include a topic sentence.	Getting There! Paragraph includes a topic sentence but it doesn't explain the main idea.	Great Work! Paragraph includes a strong topic sentence which explains the main idea.
Supporting Details	Need Improvemet Paragraph includes 1-3 supporting sentences to support the main idea.	Getting There! Paragraph includes 4-7 supporting sentences. Setences support the main idea.	Great Work! Paragraph includes 8 supporting sentences. Sentences must clearly support the main idea.
Concluding Sentence	Need Improvemet Paragraph does not include a concluding sentence.	Getting There! Paragraph includes a concluding sentence but it doesn't summarize the main idea.	Great Work! Paragraph includes a strong concluding sentence which wraps up the main idea.
Topic	Need Improvemet The paragraph does not stay on topic.	Getting There! The paragraph partially stays on topic. 1 sentence is out of order or missing.	Great Work! The paragraph stays on topic.
Punctuation	Need Improvemet Many capitalization and punctuation errors.	Getting There! Only a few errors of capitalization or punctuation.	Great Work! Capital letters at the beginning of sentences and correct punctuation is used.
Spelling/grammar	Need Improvemet Many spelling/grammar errors.	Getting There! Few spelling/grammar errors.	Great Work! Grade level appropriate words are spelled correctly. No grammar mistakes.
Connectors	Need Improvemet Paragraph uses connectors when appropriate.	Getting There! Paragraph uses connectors, but some of them are clearly missing.	Great Work! Paragraph doesn't include connectors.