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Insufficient Evidence |
Emerging |
Developing |
Proficient |
Extending |
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2 |
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4 |
Content and purpose |
There is too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. |
I demonstrate an initial understanding of my chosen paragraph types. |
I demonstrate a partial understanding of my chosen paragraph types. |
I demonstrate a complete understanding of my chosen paragraph types. |
I demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of my chosen paragraph types. |
Paragraph format |
There is too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. |
I am learning to use proper paragraph format. I may be missing several elements, such as a topic sentence, a piece of evidence, transitions, or a concluding sentence. |
I am somewhat able to follow proper paragraph format. I may be missing more than two elements, such as a topic sentence, a piece of evidence, transitions, or a concluding sentence. |
I am able to follow proper paragraph format. I may be missing one or two elements, such as a topic sentence, a piece of evidence, transitions, or a concluding sentence. |
I am able to follow proper paragraph format. I include all elements, such as a clear topic sentence, three or more supporting details, transitions, and a compelling concluding sentence. |
Writing conventions |
My paragraph has too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. |
I show an initial understanding of writing conventions. My paragraphs have frequent errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar that affect their meaning. |
I show a partial understanding of writing conventions. My paragraphs have several errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar that may affect their meaning. |
I show a complete understanding of writing conventions. My paragraphs may have a few minor errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar, but they do not affect their meaning. |
I show a mature understanding of writing conventions. My paragraphs have almost no errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar. |