Copy and paste the final copies of your paragraphs into the text field below. Make sure to indicate what type of writing each paragraph represents: expository, narrative, persuasive, or descriptive.


Rubric

  Insufficient Evidence Emerging Developing Proficient Extending
  0 1 2 3 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.