Paragraph of the Week – Grading Rubric
3 points
2 points
1 point
3
requirements met
2
requirements met
1
requirement met
3
requirements met
2
requirements met
1
requirement
met
3
requirements met
2
requirements met
1
requirement met
3
requirements met
2
requirements met
1
requirement met
Spelling
Correct throughout
1-3 errors
4 or more errors
Grammar
Correct throughout
1-3 errors
4 or more errors
Punctuation
Correct throughout
1-3 errors
4 or more errors
Capitalization
Correct throughout
1-3 errors
4 or more errors
Appearance:
- Neat
- Typed or legible handwriting
- Paragraph indented
3
requirements met
2
requirements met
1
requirement met
Additional Parts:
-Title
- Heading includes name and date
3
requirements met
2
requirements met
1
requirement met
Topic Sentence:
- Gets reader’s attention
- Introduces main idea of paragraph
- Complete sentence
Supporting Sentences:
- At least 3 complete sentences
- Each gives new details or information
- Each matches with the main idea
Concluding Sentence:
- Restates the topic sentence
- Wraps up the ideas in the paragraph
- Complete sentence
Interesting:
- Holds readers attention
- Good details and examples used
- Creates a picture in the reader’s mind
Total Points (30 possible) ___________