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iRubric: Rubric for Example Paragraph Writing

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Rubric for Example Paragraph Writing Rubric for Exemplification Paragraph Writing An example paragraph must include at least three examples supporting the topic. Examples should be arranged in logical order therefore, logical order transitions must be used. Rubric Code: U865C4 By mathewjames Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Paragraph Writing - Exemplification
	Excellent 10 pts	Good 9 pts	Fair 8 pts	Needs attention 7 pts
Topic Sentence	Excellent The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.	Good The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.	Fair The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.	Needs attention There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Examples Evident	Excellent At least three examples are evident and explain the topic.	Good Two examples are evident and explain the topic.	Fair One example is evident and explains the topic.	Needs attention No examples are evident.
Logical Order	Excellent Paragraph has good organization, events are logically ordered, sharp sense of beginning and end. Correct transition words or phrases are used.	Good Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. Some logical transition words/phrases are used.	Fair Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Transition words/phrases do not always match logical order type.	Needs attention Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of transition words/phrases.
Concluding Statement	Excellent The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.	Good The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.	Fair The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence.	Needs attention There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Format/Neatness	Excellent Typed. Follows accepted standard formatting guidelines and is the requested length. - 12 sized font - Times New Roman - Double-spaced	Good Typed. Paragraph is the requested length.	Fair Legible writing (not typed) and/or paragraph is under the requested length.	Needs attention Illegible writing. Does not follow acceptable formatting guidelines. Paragraph is under the requested length.