Title: Multi-Paragraph Composition Submission
Course: BC - English 7 - 2.0.0.0 > Section: Unit 3: Media Literacy and Writing Skills

Submit your Multi-Paragraph Composition worksheet below, which should have all the sections filled in. Be sure to check over the rubric before you hit submit, so you know that you have done your best work.

Multi-Paragraph Composition Rubric

 | Insufficient Evidence | Emerging | Developing | Proficient | Extending
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Thesis statement and use of persuasive techniques | There is too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. | I attempt to create a thesis statement, and I need support to develop a clear position or topic. I have not used persuasive techniques to support my position. | My thesis statement gives a topic but may not offer a clear position. I have used one persuasive technique to support my position. | My thesis statement gives a clear position on my topic. I have used two or more persuasive techniques to support my position. | My thesis statement gives a clear position on my topic. I have effectively used several persuasive techniques to support my position.
Paragraph format | There is too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. | I show a beginning understanding of proper paragraph format. I am learning to use topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences. | I show a limited understanding of proper paragraph format. One or two of my paragraphs may be missing a topic sentence, supporting details, or a concluding sentence. | I show a thorough understanding of proper paragraph format. Each of my body paragraphs has a strong topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence. | I show an excellent understanding of proper paragraph format. Each of my body paragraphs has a compelling topic sentence, relevant supporting details, and an effective concluding sentence.
Writing Conventions | There is too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. | I demonstrate an initial understanding of writing conventions. My composition has frequent errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or sentence structure that affect its meaning. | I demonstrate a partial understanding of writing conventions. My composition has several errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or sentence structure that may affect its meaning. | I demonstrate a complete understanding of writing conventions. My composition may have a few minor errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or. sentence structure, but they do not affect its meaning. | I demonstrate a mature understanding of writing conventions. My composition has almost no errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or. sentence structure.