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Body Paragraphs
Paragraphs
Students write a minimum of 3 paragraphs using 1 of 4 topic choices. Must include topic sentences and supporting details for each paragraph. Each paragraph must be a minimum of 4 sentences in length. Spelling and grammar must be correct.
Rubric Code:
N228C46
By
mparks22
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Needs Improvement
1 pts
Topic Sentences
Excellent
Student has a very strong topic sentence at the beginning of each sentence that clearly states the information that will be included in the paragraph.
Good
Student has a topic sentence for each paragraph that the reader can tell is about the topic.
Fair
Student's topics are difficult to understand how they connect to each paragraph.
Needs Improvement
Student's subject isn't on topic.
Supporting Details
Excellent
Paragraphs have strong supporting sentences that are clearly connected to the topic of each paragraph.
Good
Each paragraph has clear supporting sentences that are on topic.
Fair
Paragraphs contain some supporting details, but they are not all clear how they support the topic.
Needs Improvement
Paragraph is missing supporting sentences.
Spelling/grammar
Excellent
Minimum errors in conventions (spelling, grammar) that do not take away from the meaning of the topic.
Good
Conventions (spelling, grammar) errors are fewer than 4.
Fair
Conventions (spelling, grammar) large errors, but topic is still able to be understood.
Needs Improvement
Conventions errors take away from the meaning of the topic. It is hard to understand the writing due to large errors in conventions.
Structure
Excellent
Each paragraph includes a minimum of 4 sentences. There are a minimum of 3 paragraphs and there is a clear flow to the structure.
Good
Each paragraph includes 4 sentences, but the paragraph structure is unclear.
Fair
A few errors in paragraph and sentence requirements.
Needs Improvement
Directions on formatting were not followed - multiple errors in structure.
Rough Draft/Editing/Revising
Excellent
Rough draft was clearly edited and revised using required elements.
Good
Rough draft was edited and revised, but there is not a clear use of required elements.
Fair
Rough draft was barely edited and revised - more effort could've been put into this step.
Needs Improvement
Rough draft was not edited or revised.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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