Rubric for Scoring Paragraph in EL 102

Format

If incorrect - FAIL

Indentation, margins

Topic Sentence

If missing - FAIL

Main idea sentence must be present

Vocabulary

15%

Details

15%

Are details developed?

Does the topic sentence cover all the details?

Organization

15%

Are the thoughts logically connected?

Grammar

50%

Any grammar points which have been covered must be correct.

Credit is given for the use of complex grammar points.

Mechanics/Vocabulary

10%

Spelling, punctuation

Variety and appropriateness of vocabulary