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(Use this guide to evaluate paragraphs that are not part of a longer piece of writing.) |
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Writer:_____________________ Evaluator: ____________________ |
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| SCORING: Excellent/Very Good = 10-8 | Average = 8 - 6 | Below Average/Poor = 6-0 | ||
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| 1. The main idea of the assigned question or topic is clearly stated. | ||
| 2. The paragraph contains one to three explanatory sentences. | ||
| 3. The paragraph contains two to four sentences about specific details. | ||
| 4. The details are colorful, interesting and appropriate. | ||
| 5. The paragraph ends with a good closing sentence without repeating the topic sentence. | ||
| 6. The paragraph is well-organized. | ||
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| 7. Paragraph contains no run-ons or sentence fragments. | ||
| 8. Paragraph is free of agreement
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( subject-verb / singular or plural / pronouns / subject or object ) |
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| 9. The paragraph is free of spelling and punctuation errors. | ||
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| 10. The paragraph is written neatly or typed on standard paper. | ||
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