PARAGRAPH RUBRIC
Name: __________________________________
Date: ________________________
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CRITERIA
Use of TEEL
Sentence structure, spelling,
punctuation, vocabulary and fluency
Content/addressing the topic
Quotations
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Uses TEEL elegantly, so that
the structure is a tool for
expressing ideas, rather than
the other way around.
Uses connectives at the start
of each paragraph to link and
develop idea. Selects
vocabulary for effect e.g.
‘ingrained’ rather than ‘held’.
Controls spelling, punctuation
and grammar throughout the
writing. Selects sentence
structures and vocabulary
appropriate to a formal
response.
Addresses the topic from the
outset and establishes a clear
line of argument. Integrates
different ideas during
discussion.
Quotes directly from the text
to support ideas.
Embeds quotes correctly.
Uses TEEL structure for the
discussion with (each) paragraph.
Paragraph structure is neither
clear nor consistent.
Expresses ideas clearly,
displaying control of spelling,
punctuation and grammar.
Uses simple and colloquial
vocabulary. Makes (some)
accurate use of complex
sentences and punctuation.
Addresses the topic clearly and
refers to it to maintain
relevance.
Asserts a position in relation
to the topic but drifts from it
at times. Explores ideas
simply.
Uses detail from the text to
support the discussion.
Discusses events in the text
but uses no/irrelevant
quotations to support
argument.
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