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Rubric for Paragraph Writing 
Rubric for Paragraph Writing
Rubric Code: Y459W9
By afixen
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs extra attention

1 pts

Topic Sentence

Excellent

The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
Good

The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.
Fair

The topic sentence gives some evidence of a relevant topic connecting sentences.
Needs extra attention

There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Support/Details

Excellent

Topic is supported by many specific details.
Good

Topic is supported by a few specific details.
Fair

Topic is supported by general statements.
Needs extra attention

There is a slight attempt at support.
Logical Order

Excellent

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

Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. Some transition words/phrases are used.
Fair

Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Transition words/phrases do not always match logical order type.
Needs extra attention

Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of transition words/phrases.
Concluding Statement

Excellent

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

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.
Fair

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.
Needs extra attention

There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Format/Neatness

Excellent

Typed. Follows accepted standard formatting guidelines and is the requested length.<BR>
Double-spaced<BR>
12 font<BR>
Times New Roman
Good

Typed but not all guidelines are followed. Paragraph is the requested length.
Fair

Not typed but is written legibly. Paragraph is under the requested length.
Needs extra attention

Illegible writing. Does not follow acceptable formatting guidelines. Paragraph is under the requested length.
Conventions

Excellent

Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.
Good

Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.
Fair

Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.
Needs extra attention

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



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