Rubric

Paragraph 1 Rubric (1)
Paragraph 1 Rubric (1)
CriteriaRatingsPts
Topic Sentence
Topic sentence has a specific topic and controlling idea
4 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
4 pts
Explanations
Explanations are used to explain topic sentence and introduce example
5 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
5 pts
Specific example
the specific example is convincing and gives more information than the general explanation.
5 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
5 pts
Paraphrase
Paraphrase is introduced correctly, uses a citation verb and the language and grammar are changed.
3 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
3 pts
Unity
All details clearly focus on the topic sentence
2 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
2 pts
Coherence
Ideas are developed logically from general to specific and transitions are used to show the relationship between sentences.
3 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
3 pts
Grammar
Sentences have clear subjects/verbs.
verb tenses are appropriate.
singular/plural nouns use correct forms
Sentences are punctuated correctly.
3 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
3 pts
Total Points: 25