This rubric will be used to grade your response. I will score your response using the rubric and a classmate will do the same. You will then use the feedback from both of us to revise your response.
Paragraph 1 --
TOPIC SENTENCE: 1 point
1(A) = The topic sentence restates the question and makes the writer's position clear. It immediately engages the reader and does so in an original, creative way. The topic sentence is thought-provoking for the reader.
.8 (B) = The topic sentence restates the question and makes the writer's position clear. It engages the reader.
.75 (C) = The topic sentence restates the question and makes the writer's position clear.
.5(D) = The topic sentence does not indicate which question the writer is answering. The writer's opinion is unclear.
0(F) = There is no topic sentence.
SUPPORTING DETAILS: 2 points
2(A) The writer chooses unexpected details and examples from the reading or real life. The support shows, explains or proves the writer's position without a doubt. The reader is left feeling persuaded by the details and examples.
1.6 (B) The writer chooses vivid details and examples from the reading or real life. The support shows, explains or proves the writer's position while engaging the reader. The reader feels confident in the writer's argument.
1.4 (C) The examples and details provided are from the reading or from real life. There is sufficient support to show, explain or prove the writer's position.
1.2 (D) The support is not effective in showing, explaining or proving the writer's position.
0 (F) The support is missing.
ORGANIZATION & UNITY: 1 point
1(A) = The paragraph sticks to the topic. The writer avoids repetition or redundancy. The paragraph is organized in a logical, efficient manner.
.5(D) = The paragraph may occassionally wander off topic. The writer may repeat ideas unnecessarily. The paragraph is not organized in a logical, efficient manner. The paragraph's organization needs extensive revision.
0(F) = There is no discernible organization.
CONCLUSION: 1 point
1(A) = The conclusion recaps the topic sentence and summarizes the evidence, without repeating it word-for-word. It leaves the reader with a new, interesting idea about the topic or increases her desire to learn more about it, while leaving her able to answer the "so what?" question.
.8 (B) = The conclusion recaps the topic sentence and summarizes the evidence, without repeating it word-for-word. It satisfies the reader's curiosity about the topic and allows her to answer the "so what?" question.
75 (C) = The conclusion recaps the topic sentence and summarizes the evidence, without repeating it word-for-word. The reader understands the purpose of the paragraph and can answer the "so what?" question.
.5(D) = The conclusion is simply a repeat of the topic sentence.
0(F) = There is no conclusion.
TOTAL = Add the scores from each section together.
Paragraph 2 --
TOPIC SENTENCE: 1 point
1(A) = The topic sentence restates the question and makes the writer's position clear. It immediately engages the reader and does so in an original, creative way. The topic sentence is thought-provoking for the reader.
.8 (B) = The topic sentence restates the question and makes the writer's position clear. It engages the reader.
.75 (C) = The topic sentence restates the question and makes the writer's position clear.
.5(D) = The topic sentence does not indicate which question the writer is answering. The writer's opinion is unclear.
0(F) = There is no topic sentence.
SUPPORTING DETAILS: 2 points
2(A) The writer chooses unexpected details and examples from the reading or real life. The support shows, explains or proves the writer's position without a doubt. The reader is left feeling persuaded by the details and examples.
1.6 (B) The writer chooses vivid details and examples from the reading or real life. The support shows, explains or proves the writer's position while engaging the reader. The reader feels confident in the writer's argument.
1.4 (C) The examples and details provided are from the reading or from real life. There is sufficient support to show, explain or prove the writer's position.
1.2 (D) The support is not effective in showing, explaining or proving the writer's position.
0 (F) The support is missing.
ORGANIZATION & UNITY: 1 point
1(A) = The paragraph sticks to the topic. The writer avoids repetition or redundancy. The paragraph is organized in a logical, efficient manner.
.5(D) = The paragraph may occassionally wander off topic. The writer may repeat ideas unnecessarily. The paragraph is not organized in a logical, efficient manner. The paragraph's organization needs extensive revision.
0(F) = There is no discernible organization.
CONCLUSION: 1 point
1(A) = The conclusion recaps the topic sentence and summarizes the evidence, without repeating it word-for-word. It leaves the reader with a new, interesting idea about the topic or increases her desire to learn more about it, while leaving her able to answer the "so what?" question.
.8 (B) = The conclusion recaps the topic sentence and summarizes the evidence, without repeating it word-for-word. It satisfies the reader's curiosity about the topic and allows her to answer the "so what?" question.
75 (C) = The conclusion recaps the topic sentence and summarizes the evidence, without repeating it word-for-word. The reader understands the purpose of the paragraph and can answer the "so what?" question.
.5(D) = The conclusion is simply a repeat of the topic sentence.
0(F) = There is no conclusion.
TOTAL = Add the scores from each section together.
*Look at the blogroll on the right. Choose the name below yours on the blogroll. You will review that classmate's response #1. Copy and paste the above rubric into a MS Word document. Score your classmate's response. For each section, give one suggestion for improvement. Then fill in the following statements about your classmate's work:
The best part about these paragraphs is ....
These paragraphs could be improved if the writer ....
When are finished, save the document. Then, copy and paste it as a comment on your classmate's blog.
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