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ME trait Paragraph 
ME trait Paragraph
Write a strong Paragraph with a good topic sentence, supporting detailed sentences, and strong conclusion.
Rubric Code: JABX7X
By lvoolma
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric ME Trait Paragraph
  Need Help

1 pts

Needs Work

2 pts

Getting There

3 pts

Accomplished

4 pts

Topic sentence

Need Help

There is little or no attempt to complete a topic sentence for the powerful paragraph.
Needs Work

The topic sentence is unclear or incomplete.
Getting There

An attempt is made for clear topic sentence. Idea is understood but sentence may need re-worded.
Accomplished

Clear topic sentence; Sentence/s clearly introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
Sentences

Variety
Transitions
Need Help

There is little or no attempt to complete a powerful paragraph with sentences that support the main idea.
Needs Work

Run-on sentences; subject/verb does not agree. Sentences are not varied and transitions are not used to help carry the main idea throughout the paragraph.
Getting There

Sentence length varies; some subject/verb agreement.Most sentences are varied and transitions are mostly used to help carry the main idea throughout.
Accomplished

Sentence length varies and subject/verb in agreement in all sentences. Transitions are used to help carry the main idea throughout the paragraph.
Capitals/Punctuation/Spelling

Need Help

There is little or no attempt to complete powerful paragraph with proper use of capitals, spelling & punctuation.
Needs Work

Capitals are not consistently used at beginning of each sentence. Punctuation misused/overused/
not used at all; end punctuation missing.
Getting There

Capitals used at beginning of each sentence. Punctuation used correctly in some areas; most end punctuation included. Only couple words misspelled
Accomplished

Capital letters used to start sentences& on proper nouns. All punctuation used correctly. All words spelled correctly
Supporting Examples

Need Help

Thwere is little or no attempt to use enough good examples to support topic
Needs Work

There was an effort to support topic with some good examples but some not relevant or out of order and could use more
Getting There

There are several good relevant examples used to support both traits but could use 1 or 2 more or they were in awkward order
Accomplished

There are plenty good relevant examples used in reasonable order to support both most important trait and secondary trait
Supporting anecdotes

Need Help

There is little or no attempt at an anecdote that would support the topic
Needs Work

There is only one anecdote but it is too long, too brief or not clearly relevant to support your paragraph.
Getting There

There is anecdote for "most important" trait that is interesting & relevant that is brief and clear and helps show your personality, or one for both but one is lacking.
Accomplished

There is anecdote for both traits that is interesting & relevant that is brief but clear and helps show the reader your personality
Conclusion

Need Help

There is little or no attempt to complete powerful paragraph with a closing statement.
Needs Work

Closing statement does not tie things together. Reader left wondering what is going on!
Getting There

Closing statement makes some attempt to tie things together.
Accomplished

Clear closing statement; ideas from entry pulled together.




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