Paragraph Rubric

1

I've attempted to write about one main idea.

I've attempted to use more than one varied sentence beginning.

I've attempted to use a variety of sentence types, lengths or complexities.

I've attempted to use some clever vocabulary.

2

I have a key idea in the first sentence with supporting details in the following sentences.

I've used some carefully chosen vocabulary/clauses as sentence beginnings.

I've used a variety of sentence types (.?!"") and sentence lengths and complexities

I've chosen some clever vocabulary and have tried to use it appropriately.

3

I've used sentences that are connected and build up the main idea

I've used carefully chosen vocabulary/clauses as sentence beginnings.

I've carefully chosen a variety of sentence types, lengths & complexities to enhance the paragraph.

I've carefully chosen clever vocabulary and have used it appropriately.

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