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Paragraph Writing - Remedial

Evaluation of student paragraph used in a remedial college writing class

Rubric Code: Z5CB4X

By luyeno

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Paragraph
	Missing 1 pts	Too many errors 2 pts	Improving 3 pts	Good 4 pts	Excellent 5 pts
Topic sentence 20 %	Missing Not included	Too many errors Topic sentence is attempted but not clear	Improving Topic sentence is included with some mistakes	Good Good topic sentence	Excellent Excellent topic sentence
Supporting sentences 30 % Minimum of three	Missing Missing	Too many errors Too few (needs more)	Improving Right amount of supporting sentences showing effort in order and clarity; some mistakes in unity	Good Thoughtful supporting statements that relate to the topic sentence and include some examples	Excellent Thoughtful supporting statements that relate to the topic sentence and include several good examples
Concluding sentence 20 %	Missing Missing	Too many errors Attempted but weak (may not be related to the topic)	Improving Included; shows good effort in attempting to relate to topic	Good Makes conclusion using the facts from the paragraph	Excellent Makes strong conclusion incorporating facts and opinions from the paragraph
Elements 20 % audience, point of view, clarity, unity and coherence	Missing Cannot understand the point of the paragraph	Too many errors Some attempts are made at clarity and organization, but too little to evaluate fully	Improving Writer uses a variety of sentences - many too short (not enough clarity, coherence &/or unity) but satisfies the purpose of the paragraph	Good Writer uses a variety of sentences, some short, some long and has given thought to clarity, coherence &/or unity	Excellent Writer uses bold, innovative writing that presents material in a unique and clear way.
Grammar/spelling 10 %	Missing Too many grammar and spelling mistakes - distracts from the meaning	Too many errors Several mistakes in spelling and grammar	Improving A few mistakes in spelling and grammar but does not distract from meaning.	Good Minor mistakes in grammar and spelling; overall some proofreading was done and mistakes corrected	Excellent Excellent writing with good punctuation and spelling. Sentences flow with sequential ideas. Easy to read and understand the writer's points.