iRubric: Basic Paragraph rubric

Paragraph has a topic that grabs the reader's attention and a conclusion that ties the paragraph together. More than 3 events and 3 details.

Paragraph has an interesting topic and conclusion. Includes 3 events and 3 details.

Paragraph has a topic sentence and conclusion but may be missing some required information.

Topic and conclusion are missing or incomplete. You need more events or details.

You have used excellent word choice and sentences. It is complete and easy to understand.Your words create a picture in the reader's mind

Your words and sentences are satisfactory. Vocabulary is at grade level with a few interesting words.

You need more in your story to make it complete. Vocabulary is basic.

Your paragraph needs more!