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Paragraph writing with evidence from text Paragraph writing with evidence from text • A Quick write answers a question using textual evidence from the text. • A paragraph response that is well structured. • Provide relevant and complete evidence • Paragraph should include: - A focus statement - At least two pieces of textual evidence - For each piece of evidence, an analysis or explanation: what does this evidence mean? - A concluding sentence wrapping up your point Rubric Code: V2465B2 By MrBurns Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Textual Analysis Essay
	Advanced 20 pts	Competent 15 pts	Needs Work 10 pts	Poor 5 pts
Topic Sentence	Advanced Student restated writing prompt and topic sentence made it easy to understand what you were about read.	Competent Topic Sentence barely restates question and still leaves reader unsure of content in paragraph.	Needs Work Topic Sentence does not restate the questions.	Poor There is no Topic Sentence
Paragraph Structure/Textual Evidenc	Advanced Focused paragraph uses text evidence to support topic sentence	Competent Mostly focused paragraph uses text evidence to support topic sentence, but might be slightly off.	Needs Work Textual evidence is unclear or neglected.	Poor No text evidence.
Evidence Explained	Advanced Evidence is clearly explained in 2-3 sentences. Explanation is linked to topic sentence as well.	Competent Evidence is explianed in 1-2 sentences and is a bit unclear. Mostly links back to topic sentence	Needs Work Evidence is explained, but is unclear and confusing. It does not link back up to the topic sentence.	Poor No evidence is explained.
Concluding Statement	Advanced Well developed concluding sentence, with an clear idea.	Competent Concluding sentence is well developed but missing an opinion or clear idea.	Needs Work Concluding sentence is weak and does not give a clear idea.	Poor No concluding sentence.
Mechanics	Advanced Errors are relatively few and do not impact the reader's ability to understand the paragraphs ideas and argument. textual evidence is accurate.	Competent Errors are common and may mildly impact the reader's ability to understand the paragraphs ideas and argument. Textual evidence is present and generally accurate.	Needs Work Frequent errors significantly detract from the clarity of the paragraphs ideas and argument. Textual evidence may be neglected or inaccurate.	Poor Errors are so widespread as to render the paper indecipherable to most readers. Textual evidence may be nonexistent or inaccurate.