Names________________
Paragraphs Rubric
____/10 Turnitin.com
____/10 Narrative
Topic sentence clearly identified
Includes characters, setting, conflict and resolution
Strong clincher
____/10 Expository
Topic sentence clearly identified
Cites credible authorities
Strong clincher
____/10 Descriptive
Topic sentence clearly identified
Logical order: description “flows”
Strong clincher
____/10 Persuasive
Topic sentence clearly identified
Includes a call to action
Strong clincher
These three are options. You
must choose to write one of
the three: narrative,
expository, or descriptive.
You must, however, write a
persuasive paragraph. Each
paragraph needs to be at least
300 words. The paragraphs
should also strive to
incorporate as many elements
as possible from the essay
“How to Say Nothing in 500
Words.”
____/20 Organization
Paragraphs are unified
Support is organized logically
_____/20 Supporting Sentences
At least 3 examples in each paragraph
Examples followed by a thorough explanation or a detailed description
____/20 Mechanics/Style
Spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
Avoids informal/awkward writing styles
____/10 “Bad” Paragraph
Purposefully avoids all of the words of wisdom imparted in “How to Say Nothing
in 500 Words”
Must still be 300 words with good grammar.
____/100 Total