Paragraph Grading Rubric

LANGUAGE / WRITING
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N / Expression _____
5 Precise & varied vocabularyusage; consistent & appropriate variety of sentence structure & appropriate register; concise
4 Good vocabularyusage; a few misused words; appropriate variety of sentence structure; fluent expression but inconsistent register; fairly concise
3 Uses basic vocabulary well; ideas not always phrased idiomatically; some vocabulary misused; attempt at sentence structure variety; lacks awareness of register; wordy
2 Vocabulary too basic to express ideas effectively; little sentence structure variety; little awareness of register
1 Inappropriate use of vocabulary; no sentence variety; inappropriate register / Organization _____
5 Effective title; effective topic sentence; controlling idea clearly expressed; paragraph well focused and developed; clear transitions; conclusion effectively ties points together
4 Good title, topic sentence present but controlling idea weak; paragraph is well-focused, has full support, & logical development; some transitions weak
3 Some evidence of topicsentence but controlling idea(s) unclear; problems with ordering ideas; transitions betweensentences missing or ineffective, adequate concluding sentence
2 Minimal or inappropriate topic sentence; ideas ordered inappropriately; random organization, weak or inappropriate concluding sentence
1 Lack of title, topic sentence, or concluding sentence; no apparent plan; sequencing of ideas confusing
Content _____
5 Generalizations are fully supported & make sense; exceptional analysis or insight shown.
4 Generalizations are well supported throughout.
3 Not enough examples or supporting evidence for main points; unnecessary repetition
2 Little or inappropriate development of topic
1 Ideas not developed or too few; insufficient supporting details
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M / Structure _____
5 No sentence fragments or run-ons; correct use of grammar
4 One or two sentence fragments or run-ons; some grammar problems which do not strongly affect communication
3 Several sentence fragments or run-ons; ideas understandable despite varied grammar problems that have adverse effects on the reader
2 Some evidence of grammar knowledge but serious problems interfere with communication of the writer’s ideas
1 Grammar problems frequently prevent meaning from being understandable / Mechanics _____
5 Correct use of standard format, margins, indentation, spelling, punctuation, capitalization
4 Generally correct use of standard format, margins, indentation, spelling, punctuation, capitalization
3 Various problems with standard format, margins, indentation, spelling, punctuation, & capitalization
2 Frequent problems with standard format, margins, indentation, spelling, punctuation, & capitalization
1 Serious problems with standard format, margins, indentation, spelling, punctuation, & capitalization

Paragraph ______/25
Writing Process______/10
Rewrite ______/5
TOTAL ______/ 40