11 Sentence Paragraph: Level 3 Question

11 Sentence Paragraph: Level 3 Question Rubric

4 Topic sentence is well developed, clear and correctly placed. Paragraph has 3 or more relevant, excellently written concrete details. Each concrete detail is followed by 2 well-thought out and supportive commentaries. Concluding sentence is original, and it expertly concludes the ideas presented in the paragraph. Student provides exemplary writing abilities.

3 Topic sentence is clear, relevant, and correctly placed. Paragraph has at least 3 well-written concrete details. Each concrete detail is followed by at least 2 supportive commentaries. Concluding sentence is original, and it concludes ideas presented in the paragraph. Student fulfills the requirements.

2 There is little attempt at a topic sentence, or it is unclear or misplaced. Paragraph has limited concrete details. Commentaries lack development or are unrelated. There is little attempt at originality in the concluding sentence, or it may be unclear or irrelevant. Student’s paragraph is acceptable but lacks development.

1 Topic sentence is unclear, unacceptable or missing. Concrete details are minimal or irrelevant. Paragraph contains little or no attempt at commentaries. Concluding sentence is either missing or too elementary. Student displays only minimal effort, and therefore the paragraph is inadequate.

4=100% 3=88% 2=75% 1=60%