Analytical Paragraph Rubric

Category

Deficient (2) The topic sentence does not present a why argument. The topic sentence is not specific (does not cover who, what, where, when, and how) about the contents of the paragraph. No context is given for the paragraph.

Limited (3) The topic sentence does not present a why argument. The topic sentence is specific (mostly covers who, what, where, when, and how) about the contents of the paragraph. Limited contextual explanation of the document/concept of the paragraph is included.

Acceptable (4) The topic sentence presents a why argument. The topic sentence is specific (mostly covers who, what, where, when, and how) about the contents of the paragraph. Some contextual explanation of the document/concept of the paragraph is included.

Exemplary (5) The topic sentence presents a why argument. The topic sentence is specific (covers who, what, where, when, and how) about the contents of the paragraph. A brief but complete contextual explanation of the document/concept of the paragraph is included. Direct language from the document is used. Direct language is not used for plot summary. Direct language is not followed by a simple explanation or redundant statement. The evidence is analyzed in depth or is challenged.

Topic Sentences

Context

Direct language from the document is used. Direct Textual Evidence (x2)

Direct language from the document is used. Direct language is used for plot summary. Direct language is followed by a simple explanation or redundant statement.

Direct language from the document is used. Direct language is not used for plot summary. Direct language is followed by a simple explanation or redundant statement.

Topic Sentence Grade = _____ Context Grade = _____ DTE Grade _____ x2 = _____ __________________________________ Total = _____ /4 = _____ out of 5