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iRubric: Elementary Paragraph Writing Rubric

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Elementary Paragraph Writing Rubric Elementary Paragraph Writing Rubric Assessment of Elementary Level Writing using facts from a graphic organizer to write a complete paragraph. Rubric Code: YXB5XC9 By causerm Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Education Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Writing Assessment
	EXCELLENT 4 pts	GOOD 3 pts	ALMOST 2 pts	NEEDS WORK 1 pts
Topic Sentence 4 pts	EXCELLENT Main topic is clearly stated in a complete opening sentence. There are at least 3 detailed sentences supporting the main topic or idea.	GOOD Main topic is clearly stated in a complete opening sentence with correct sentence structure. Could use more detail.	ALMOST Main topic is stated in an opening sentence but sentence structure is not correct AND/OR lacking details.	NEEDS WORK Main topic is not clearly stated and or no supporting details.
Supporting Sentences 4 pts	EXCELLENT Student has written at least 3 detailed facts in complete sentences AND all sentences are on topic. There are a variety of transitions. Lots of sentence variety. Facts match details on graphic organizer.	GOOD Student has written at least 3 detailed facts in complete sentences AND all sentences are on topic. Sentences lack variety.	ALMOST Student has written at least 3 supporting sentences BUT Only 2 sentences are on topic. AND/OR Sentences lack details. AND/OR *Lacks sentence variety. Not all facts from graphic organizer used.	NEEDS WORK Student has attempted to write supporting details BUT Only 1 sentence is on topic. AND/OR No sentences are on topic. Did not use the graphic organizer to organize thoughts/facts.
Conventions
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Almost 2 pts	Needs Work 1 pts
Spelling 4 pts	Excellent There are 0-2 spelling errors.	Good There are 3-4 spelling errors.	Almost There are 5-6 spelling errors.	Needs Work There are more than 6 spelling errors.
Grammar & Punct./Capt. 4 pts	Excellent Paragraph has 0-2 errors in punctuation and or capitalization	Good Paragraph has 3-4 errors in punctuation and or capitalization.	Almost Paragraph has 5-6 errors in punctuation and or capitalization.	Needs Work Paragraph has more than 6 errors in punctuation and or capitalization.