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Good

Excellent 3 pts Needs extra attention


4 pts Fair 1 pts
2 pts

Topic Sentence Excellent Good Fair Needs extra


attention
The topic sentence is the The topic sentence gives The topic sentence gives
first sentence in the some clarity of the overall little evidence of a relevant There is no topic
paragraph. It is a clear connectivity of the topic connecting to the sentence presented in
statement of the paragraph sentences present. other sentences. the paragraph.
content.

Support/Details Excellent Good Fair Needs extra


attention
Topic is supported by many Topic is supported by a few Topic is supported by
specific details. specific details. general statements. There is a slight attempt
at support.

Time Order Excellent Good Fair Needs extra


attention
Paragraph has good Paragraph is organized, Paragraph has some
organization, events are time events somewhat jump organization, events jump Paragraph is not
ordered, sharp sense of around. Some time order around, start and end are organized, events make
beginning and end. Correct transition words/phrases are unclear. Time order no sense. No use of
time order transition words used. transition words/phrases time order transition
or phrases are used. are not always evident words/phrases.

Concluding Excellent Good Fair Needs extra


Statement attention
The concluding statement is The concluding statement is The concluding statement
the last sentence of the the last sentence of the is the last sentence of the There is no concluding
paragraph. It is a clear paragraph. It is a somewhat paragraph. It is not a clear statement at the end of
statement that repeats key clear statement that repeats statement and does not the paragraph.
words from the topic some key words from the repeat key words from the
sentence. topic sentence. topic sentence.

Format/Neatness Excellent Good Fair Needs extra


attention
Typed. Follows accepted Typed. Paragraph is the Legible writing (not typed)
standard formatting requested length. and/or paragraph is under Illegible writing. Does
guidelines and is the the requested length. not follow acceptable
requested length.<BR> formatting guidelines.
- 14 sized font<BR> Paragraph is under the
- Times New Roman<BR> requested length.
- Double-spaced

Conventions Excellent Good Fair Needs extra


attention
Writing evidences Writing contains one or two Many sentences are
understanding of proper consistent grammatical characterized by Writing does not use
grammar and use of errors or incorrect uses of grammatical errors or proper grammar or
punctuation throughout. punctuation. Most words incorrect uses of punctuation. The
Minimal spelling errors. are spelled correctly. punctuation. Numerous number of spelling
simple spelling errors. errors significantly
detracts from the
readability of the
paragraph.

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