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Paragraph Writing Rubric 
Paragraph Writing Rubric
Paragraph Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: XA62XX
By julieannarussel
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Extending

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Emerging

1 pts

Topic Sentence

Extending

Main topic is clearly stated in a complete opening sentence with correct sentence structure. The topic sentence is creative and engaging.
Proficient

Main topic is clearly stated in a complete opening sentence with correct sentence structure.
Developing

Main topic is not clearly stated or sentence structure is correct.
Emerging

Main topic is not clearly stated. Sentence structure is not correct.
Content

Extending

Student has written at least 3 supporting points with examples and explanations that are on topic.

Points are strong and examples/explanations are detailed.
Proficient

Student has written at least 3 supporting points with examples and explanations that are on topic.
Developing

Student has written at least 2 supporting points with examples and explanations that are on topic
Emerging

Student has written at least 1 supporting point with examples and details that are are on topic.
Organization

Extending

Paragraph has a topic sentence, detail sentences in a logical order, and a concluding sentence.
Proficient

Paragraph is missing either the topic sentence or concluding sentence. Details are in a logical order.
Developing

Paragraph is missing both topic sentence and concluding sentence. Details are in a logical order.
Emerging

Paragraph is missing both topic and concluding sentences and the details are not in a logical order.
Spelling

Extending

There are 0-2 spelling errors.
Proficient

There are 3-4 spelling errors.
Developing

There are 5-6 spelling errors.
Emerging

There are more than 6 spelling errors.
Grammar & Punct./Capt.

Extending

Paragraph has 0-2 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
Proficient

Paragraph has 3-4 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
Developing

Paragraph has 5-6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
Emerging

Paragraph has more than 6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.



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