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Family and Friends

Paragraph Rubric

SLO Course Description: Students will be able to write clear and structurally accurate paragraphs.

Rubric Code: X2C8B3

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

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LS 2B - Paragraphs This is a rubric for scoring basic paragraphs.
	Below Average Includes none of the components of a clear and structurally accurate paragraph. 0 pts	Average Includes some of the components of a clear and structurally accurate paragraph. 1 pts	Above Average Includes all of the components of a clear and structurally accurate paragraph. 2 pts
Relevance Does this paragraph answer the question being asked?	Below Average The paragraph does not address the question being asked.	Average This paragraph patially addresses the question being asked.	Above Average This paragraph addresses the question being asked.
Topic Sentence The topic sentence of the paragraph should give the reader a good idea of what will be covered.	Below Average The paragraph does not begin with a topic sentence.	Average The topic sentence does not give reader enough information about the paragraph.	Above Average The topic sentence gives a good idea of what will be discussed in the paragraph.
Ending Sentence The ending sentence should summarize the paragraph without using the same words as the topic sentence.	Below Average There is no ending sentence.	Average The paragraph has a closing sentence that strays from the main idea.	Above Average The ending sentence is well thought out and concisely summarizes paragraph
Length Did you write enough to fully answer the question?	Below Average 4 or fewer sentences	Average 5-8 sentences	Above Average 8-12+ sentences
Organization Ideas are presented in a sequential and logical manner.	Below Average No sequence or illogical sequence is used.	Average A basic sequence is used but 1-2 sentences are out of order.	Above Average A sequence is used and all sentences follow logical order.
Supporting Sentences Supporting sentences should relate to the topic sentence and give detail.	Below Average The paragraph has zero to one supporting detail sentences that relate back to the outline and the main idea.	Average The paragraph has two to three supporting detail sentences that relate back to the outline and the main idea.	Above Average The paragraph has four or more supporting details that contrast characters.
Sentence Structure Do the sentences use the correct s/v order for statements. Are other parts of speech used correctly?	Below Average Writer writes in fragments and makes many errors in word form, and word order.	Average Writer writes in simple sentences with some errors in word form, and word order.	Above Average Writer writes complete and coherent sentences; no run-ons or fragments; some variety in length and type.
Transitions Does your paragraph use the transitions introduced in the lesson?	Below Average The paragraph does not have any of the transitions introduced in the lesson.	Average The paragraph uses one transition introduced in the lesson, and/or uses both but uses them incorrectly.	Above Average The paragraph uses at least two transitions and uses them correctly.
Mechanics and Grammar Did you use the correct word form, verb tense, subject/verb agreement, spelling?	Below Average The writer makes six or more errors in grammar or spelling including subject/verb agreement and verb tense.	Average Writer makes three to five errors in grammar or spelling including subject/verb agreement and verb tense.	Above Average Writer makes less than two errors in grammar or spelling including subject/verb agreement, and verb tense.
Capitalization and Punctuation Does each of your sentences and all proper nouns begin with a capital letter?	Below Average Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.	Average Writer makes one to three errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.	Above Average Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.

Keywords:

writing, paragraph, paragraphs, simple, compound, complex

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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