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Exemplification (Examples) Paragraph Exemplification (Examples) Paragraph An exemplification 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: W225B94 By jhey12187 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Paragraph Writing - Exemplification
	Excellent 5 pts	Good 4 pts	Fair 3 pts	Needs attention 1 pts
Topic Sentence/Unity	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.
Support	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.
Coherence	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.
Sentence Skills	Excellent Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.	Good Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Fair Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.	Needs attention Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.