Body Paragraph Needs:
Paragraph 1
2
Body Paragraph Needs:
3
(Circle One)
Paragraph 1
Starts with a transitional element. (2 POINTS)
2
3
(Circle One)
Starts with a transitional element. (2 POINTS)
Includes a topic sentence which incorporates:
Includes a topic sentence which incorporates:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Topic _____
Main Idea _____
Oomph (something interesting that adds voice _____
Topic _____
Main Idea _____
Oomph (something interesting that adds voice _____
(3 POINTS – 1 POINT EACH)
Paragraph addresses the first, second, or third
point identified in your thesis statement in the
order of their use in the thesis. (2 POINTS)
Paragraph embeds 2-3 pieces of evidence to
support/prove assertion made in thesis through
the use of summary, quotation, or paraphrase of
the source’s text. (2-3 POINTS)
(3 POINTS – 1 POINT EACH)
Paragraph addresses the first, second, or third
point identified in your thesis statement in the
order of their use in the thesis. (2 POINTS)
Paragraph embeds 2-3 pieces of evidence to
support/prove assertion made in thesis through
the use of summary, quotation, or paraphrase of
the source’s text. (2-3 POINTS)
a.
d.
b.
c.
First piece of evidence is included and proves/supports the
claim of this point. _____
Second piece of evidence is included and proves/supports
the claim of this point. _____
Third piece of evidence is included and proves/supports the
claim of this point. _____
e.
f.
First piece of evidence is included and proves/supports the
claim of this point. _____
Second piece of evidence is included and proves/supports
the claim of this point. _____
Third piece of evidence is included and proves/supports the
claim of this point. _____
The evidence is cited correctly using MLA
citation form. (2-3 POINTS)
The evidence is embedded into the text of the
paragraph in such a way that the reader only
knows it is from another source because of the
source’s citation. In other words, the evidence
flows into your own writing in a natural way. (23 POINTS)
The paragraph is focused on one topic. All
elements of the paragraph address or relate to
the topic identified in the topic sentence.
(2 POINTS)
Word Choice and Sentence Structure (2
POINTS)
The evidence is cited correctly using MLA
citation form. (2-3 POINTS)
The evidence is embedded into the text of the
paragraph in such a way that the reader only
knows it is from another source because of the
source’s citation. In other words, the evidence
flows into your own writing in a natural way. (23 POINTS)
The paragraph is focused on one topic. All
elements of the paragraph address or relate to
the topic identified in the topic sentence.
(2 POINTS)
Word Choice and Sentence Structure (2
POINTS)
Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw
pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and
placement of the words seems accurate, natural and
not forced. _____
All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure
and length. _____
Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw
pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and
placement of the words seems accurate, natural and
not forced. _____
All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure
and length. _____
The paragraph is free from excessive
grammatical and spelling errors. Circled in text.
(2 POINTS)
The paragraph is free from excessive
grammatical and spelling errors. Circled in text.
(2 POINTS)
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