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Cause & Effect Paragraph Rubric 
Rubric Code: A2C858
By amcorrie
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Cause & Effect Paragraph Rubric
  Excellent

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Satisfactory

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Needs Improvement

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Topic Sentence

Excellent

Topic sentence is well-developed. It engages the reader and creates interest.




9 10
Satisfactory

Writer has a clear beginning. Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. However, while it covers the subject, it is not very engaging.

7 8
Needs Improvement

No topic sentence was included.





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Cause & Effect Relationships

Excellent

At least three cause & effect relationships which are logical and clarify the cause-effect relationship for the reader are described clearly and in detail.

9 10
Satisfactory

Two cause & effect relationships which are logical and clarify the cause-effect relationship for the reader are described clearly and in detail.


7 8
Needs Improvement

One or no cause & effect relationships which are logical and clarify the cause-effect relationship for the reader are described clearly and in detail.


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Transitions

Excellent

Transitons are present and effective.

9 10
Satisfactory

Transitions are present. However, they basic and/or confusing.


7 8
Needs Improvement

No transitions.
-OR-
Transitions are not effective.

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Organization

Excellent

Information in the paragraph was very organized.

9 10
Satisfactory

Information in the paragraph was somewhat organized.

7 8
Needs Improvement

Information in the paragraph was not organized.

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Concluding Sentence

Excellent

Concluding sentence is well-developed. The final statement is fitting and concludes the paragraph reasonably.

9 10
Satisfactory

Concluding sentence is simple, but is fitting & concludes the paragraph in a practical manor.


7 8
Needs Improvement

Paragraph has no concluding sentence.
-OR-
Concluding sentence is out of place and/or does not end the paragraph coherently.

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Length

Excellent

9+ sentences

9 10
Satisfactory

6-8 sentences

7 8
Needs Improvement

5 sentences or less

1 2 3 4 5 6
Sentence Flow, Tone & Word Choice

Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice are used throughout the paragraph.

9 10
Satisfactory

Writing is clear, but sentences lack variety. There is consistent tone and word choice is adequate.


7 8
Needs Improvement

Writing is confusing and hard to follow.
-OR-
Fragments and/or run-ons are present.
-OR-
The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.

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Mechanics

Excellent

Very few or no errors in spelling, capitalization and punctuation are present. No contractions are used. The overall meaning is clear and paragraph is effective.

9 10
Satisfactory

Some spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors are present. A few contractions may be used. However, these errors do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.

7 8
Needs Improvement

Numerous spelling, capitalization and punctuation errors and repetitive use of contractions make the overall meaning and intent if the paragraph difficult to discern.

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Format

Excellent

All elements of heading are present, correct and in order. Placement is correct.
Arial font 11 pt is used and paragraph is double-spaced.
Title is present and formatted correctly and paragraph is indented properly.




9 10
Satisfactory

All elements of heading are present and correct, but out of order. Placement is correct. Arial font 11 pt is used and paragraph is double-spaced.

Title is present, but not formatted correctly.
-OR-
Indent is present, but is either too short or too long.

7 8
Needs Improvement

Elements of heading are missing or incorrect.
-OR-
Heading placement is incorrect.
-OR-
Arial font 11 pt is not used and/or paragraph is not double-spaced.
-OR
Paragraph has no title and/or is not indented.





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Prewriting

Excellent

Prewriting is fully utilized and included.

9 10
Satisfactory

Prewriting is mostly completed and
included.

7 8
Needs Improvement

Prewriting is somewhat completed.
-OR-
Prewriting is not included.

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