1. Paragraph Writing Rubric Features for evaluating a paragraph
Name: _______________________________ Date: _____________
Paragraph Writing Rubric
Features for evaluating a paragraph
Novice
Apprentice
Proficient
1. Topic sentence is clear and correctly placed.
1, 2
3, 4 5
2. Mechanics are correct.
(ie. Punctuation, capitalization, and spelling)
3. Appropriate vocabulary and vivid word choices.
4. All sentences are proper, clear, and relate back to the topic.
5. Sentences of varied type. 1, 2, 3, 4
Correct use of words.
(ie. subject-verb agreement, correct use
of pronouns etc.)
7. Concluding sentence is clear and correctly placed.
8. The paragraph is focused and presents a single unified idea.
9. The paragraph achieves it intended purpose.
Purpose- ____________________________
10. The paragraph is interesting and appealing.
KEEPERS
FIXERS