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Score
0, 1, or 2
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Stand
Alone Paragraph
Evaluation Criteria
Use
this Rubric to evaluate paragraphs that are not part of a
longer piece of writing.
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 1.
The
first, second or last sentence contains the main idea and
key words from the question or assigned topic.
(The first sentence is usually preferable.)
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2.
Paragraph
contains one to three explanatory sentences.
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3.
Paragraph
contains two to four sentences about specific
details.
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4.
Details
are colorful, interesting and appropriate.
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5.
Paragraph
ends with a good closing sentence that refers to the main
idea without repeating it.
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6.
Paragraph
contains no run ons or sentence fragments.
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7.
Paragraph
is free of errors in agreement.
A.
Subject/verb
- singular or plural,
B.
Prounoun
selection correct - singular or plural
C.
Prounoun
selection correct - subject or object
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8.
Is
free of punctuation errors.
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9.
Is
free of spelling errors.
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10.
Is
free of punctuation errors.
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11.
Handwriting
is easy to read.
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