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Rubric for Paragraph Writing 
Rubric for Paragraph Writing
Rubric for Prompt-Driven Paragraph-Writing (Grades 9-12)
Rubric Code: SAC887
By Carolespo57
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Writing One Paragraph
  Excellent (Mastery)

20 pts

Very Good (Proficient)

15 pts

Good (Adequate)

10 pts

Fair (Need Improvement)

5 pts

Poor (Fail)

0 pts

Topic Sentence/Prompt

Excellent (Mastery)

The topic sentence is well-written and is clearly restated in the closing sentence. The writer has addressed the prompt in the topic sentence with excellence.
Very Good (Proficient)

The topic sentence is well-written and the writer partially restates the topic sentence in the closing sentence. The writer has addressed the prompt in the topic sentence with proficiency.
Good (Adequate)

The topic sentence is adequately written and lacks clarity and is not clearly restated in th closing sentence. The writer has adequately addressed the prompt in the topic sentence,
Fair (Need Improvement)

The topic sentence is not well-written, lacks clarity, and requires rewriting. The prompt was not addressed in the topic sentence.
Poor (Fail)

The writer had failed to write a clear topic sentence and failed to address the prompt.
Support/Details

Excellent (Mastery)

Paragraph has three or more supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
Very Good (Proficient)

Paragraph has two supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
Good (Adequate)

Paragraph has one supporting detail sentence that relates back to the main idea.
Fair (Need Improvement)

Paragraph has no supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
Poor (Fail)

The paragraph lacks any supporting sentences.
Logical Order

Excellent (Mastery)

Paragraph has good organization, events are logically ordered, sharp sense of beginning and end. Correct transition words or phrases are used.
Very Good (Proficient)

Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. Some transition words/phrases are used.
Good (Adequate)

Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Transition words/phrases do not always match logical order type.
Fair (Need Improvement)

Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of transition words/phrases.
Poor (Fail)

Paragraph is poorly written and incomprehensible.
Concluding Statement

Excellent (Mastery)

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.
Very Good (Proficient)

The concluding statement is the last sentence. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.
Good (Adequate)

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence.
Fair (Need Improvement)

There is no properly written concluding statement at the end of the paragraph
Poor (Fail)

There is no sentence ending the paragraph.
Mechanics

Excellent (Mastery)

Writing evidences excellent understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.
Very Good (Proficient)

Writing evidences very good use of proper grammar and use of punctuation. Paragraph contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.
Good (Adequate)

Two or more sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.
Fair (Need Improvement)

Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.
Poor (Fail)

Writing contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors and is incomprehensible.
Follow Directions/On Task

Excellent (Mastery)

Writer followed directions accurately and stayed on task 91% to 100% of time.
Writing evidences 90% to 100% focus and completion of assignment, as directed.
Very Good (Proficient)

Writer followed directions proficiently. Stayed on task 81% to 90% of time.
Writing evidences 81% -90% focus and 81% - 90% completion of assignment, as directed.
Good (Adequate)

Writer partially followed directions. Stayed on task 71-80% of time. Writing evidences 71% - 80%focus and 71% -80% completion of assignment, as directed.
Fair (Need Improvement)

Writer failed to follow most directions. Stayed on task 65% - 70% of the time. Writing evidences 65% to 70% focus and 65% to 70% completion of assignment, as directed.
Poor (Fail)

Writer failed to follow directions and failed to complete assignment, as directed.



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