Paragraph Grading Rubric
F
U
N
LANGUAGE
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C
T
5
Precise & varied vocabulary usage; consistent & appropriate variety of sentence structure & appropriate register; concise
4
Good vocabulary usage; a few misused words; appropriate variety of sentence structure; fluent expression but inconsistent register; fairly concise
I
O
N
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
WRITING
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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 topic sentence but controlling idea(s) unclear; problems with ordering ideas; transitions between sentences 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
_____
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
F
O
R
M
1
Ideas not developed or too few; insufficient supporting details
_____
5
4
No sentence fragments or run-ons; correct use of grammar
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
2 understandable despite varied grammar problems that have adverse effects on the reader
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
_________/25
_____
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
Writing Process__________/10
Rewrite ___________/5