Needs Attention &
Excellent Good
CRITERIA
5 points
Topic Sentence The topic sentence is the
first sentence in the
paragraph. It is a clear
statement of the main idea
of the paragraph content.
Supporting Detail Topic is supported by three
clear, appropriate
supporting detail sentences.
Persuasion/ Reasoning All supporting details
include persuasive
language that explains the
reasoning behind the
position in the topic
sentence.
Conclusion he conclusion is the last
sentence of the paragraph.
It is a clear statement that
repeats the main idea of the
topic sentence.
3 points
The topic sentence gives
some clarity of the overall
main idea of the sentences
present.
Topic is supported by two
clear and appropriate
supporting detail sentences.
One of the supporting
details include persuasive
language that explains the
reasoning behind the
position in the topic
sentence.
The conclusion is the last
sentence of the paragraph.
It is a somewhat clear
statement that repeats part
of the main idea from the
topic sentence.
Improvement
1 points
There is no topic sentence
presented in the paragraph.
There is a slight attempt at
supporting details.
None of the supporting
details include persuasive
language that explains the
reasoning behind the
position in the topic
sentence.
There is no concluding
statement at the end of the
paragraph.