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Writing a Paragraph

Students were instructed to write a summarizing paragraph about "Empty Sky" by Suzanne McCabe. Students were provided with a model of a paragraph which they analyzed to determine it must include topic sentence, detail sentences, and a closing sentence.

Rubric Code: VX3A55A

By Lferraro4

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Paragraph Writing
	Level 4 4 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 2 2 pts	Level 1 1 pts	Student Score (N/A)	Teacher Score (N/A)
Topic/Opening Sentence	Level 4 The topic sentence is located in the beginning of the paragraph and is the main idea. Topic sentence describes what the story or article is about, giving the reader a sneak-peak to the rest of the paragraph.	Level 3 Topic sentence is located in the beginning of the paragraph. It supports the main idea, but does not provide a sneak-peek to the rest of the paragraph.	Level 2 Topic sentence is located in the beginning of the paragraph but does not provide the main idea of the paragraph. Reader has a difficult time understanding what the article is about.	Level 1 No evidence of a topic sentence or opening sentence to the paragraph.	Student Score	Teacher Score
Details	Level 4 Paragraph has a minimum of 3 or more details. The details describe the article or story and support the topic sentence.	Level 3 Paragraph has a minimum of 2 details but no more than three details. The details describe the article or story and support the topic sentence.	Level 2 Paragraph has three details but do not support the topic sentence or the paragraph has one detail that supports the topic sentence.	Level 1 Paragraph has no supporting details.	Student Score	Teacher Score
Closing Sentence	Level 4 Paragraph has a detailed closing sentence that mirrors the topic sentence.	Level 3 Paragraph has a detailed closing sentence that does not mirror the topic or opening sentence.	Level 2 Paragraph has a closing sentence that is very vague (not detailed).	Level 1 Paragraph does not a include a closing sentence.	Student Score	Teacher Score
Mechanics	Level 4 Paragraph shows no errors in punctuation and capitalization (including proper nouns). Paragraph has an indented topic sentence.	Level 3 Paragraph shows few errors in punctuation and capitalization. Paragraph has an indented topic sentence.	Level 2 Paragraph shows many errors in punctuation and capitalization. Paragraph has an indented topic sentence.	Level 1 Paragraph shows many errors in punctuation and capitalization. Paragraph does not have an indented topic sentence.	Student Score	Teacher Score
Spelling	Level 4 Paragraph shows no errors in spelling.	Level 3 Paragraph shows a few errors in spelling.	Level 2 Paragraph shows many errors in spelling.	Level 1 Paragraph shows many errors in spelling that make the writing hard to understand for the reader.	Student Score	Teacher Score
Legibility	Level 4 Paragraph is easily read and organized well. Paragraph shows spaces between words. Handwriting is neat.	Level 3 Paragraph is easily read but may not be organized well. Paragraph shows spaces between words. Handwriting is neat.	Level 2 Paragraph is organized but words may be too close together. Handwriting is legible.	Level 1 Handwriting is illegible.	Student Score	Teacher Score

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English

Types:

Writing

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