Writing a Paragraph Rubric
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Main/Topic Idea Sentence
Main topic/idea sentence is unclear and incorrectly placed, and is not restated in the closing sentence.
Main topic/idea sentence is unclear and incorrectly placed, and is restated in the closing sentence.
Main topic/idea sentence is either unclear or incorrectly placed, but is restated in the closing sentence.
Main topic/ idea sentence is clear, correctly placed, and is restated in the closing sentence.
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Supporting Detail Sentence(s)
Paragraph has no supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
Paragraph has one supporting detail sentence that relates back to the main idea.
Paragraph has two supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
Paragraph has three or more supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
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Grammar and Spelling
Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar and/or spelling.
Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar and/or spelling.
Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar and/or spelling.
Writer makes no errors in grammar and/or spelling.
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Capitalization and Punctuation
Writer makes more than 4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Writer makes 3-4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Writer makes 1-2 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Writer makes no errors in capitalization and punctuation.
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Legibility
Writing is not legible.
Writing is not legible in places.
Marginally legible handwriting, typing, or printing.
Legible handwriting, typing, or printing.
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