Rubric Problems

Criteria Exemplary – 3 points Developing – 2 points Beginning – 1 point

Spelling and No spelling or grammar Some spelling or grammar Many spelling or grammar Grammar mistakes. mistakes. mistakes.

Includes a topic sentence, 4 or Includes either a topic or Includes neither a topic nor Paragraph more relevant supporting concluding sentence and 2 to concluding sentence. Includes Development details and a concluding 3 supporting details which one or two irrelevant details. sentence. may or may not be relevant.

Includes 1 inch margins and a Includes either 1 inch margins Includes neither 1 inch Formatting name at the top of the paper. or a name at the top of the margins nor a name at the top paper. of the paper. Criteria Exemplary 3 points Developing 2 points Beginning 1 point

Spelling and Grammar 0-3 errors 4-7 errors Eight or more errors

Topic Yes No Sentence

Supporting 2 or fewer supporting 4 supporting details 3 supporting details Details details Paragraph Development Relevance of All supporting details are 3 supporting details are 2 or fewer supporting Supporting relevant relevant details are relevant Details

Concluding Yes No Sentence

1 Inch Yes No Margins Formatting Name on Yes No Paper