ESLBO
Category Level 1
Knowledge Sentence Structure
(Sentence Fluency)
Sentences lack structure and
appear incomplete or
rambling.
Thinking & Focus on Topic (Ideas)
The main idea is not clear.
Inquiry There is a seemingly random
collection of information.
Communication Topic Sentence
Student has attempted to write
a topic sentence.
Concluding Sentence
(Organization)
There is no clear conclusion,
the paragraph just ends.
Application Capitalization & Punctuation
(Conventions)
Writer makes several errors in
capitalization and/or
punctuation that catch the
reader's attention and greatly
interrupt the flow.
Comments
Paragraph Rubric Name: _______________________
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Sentence Structure Sentence Structure Sentence Structure
(Sentence Fluency) (Sentence Fluency) (Sentence Fluency)
Most sentences are Most sentences are All sentences are well- /4
well-constructed but have a well-constructed with varied constructed with varied
similar structure. structure. structure.
Focus on Topic (Ideas) Focus on Topic (Ideas) Focus on Topic (Ideas)
Main idea is somewhat clear Main idea is clear but the There is one clear,
but there is a need for more supporting information is well-focused topic. Main idea
supporting information. general. stands out and is supported by /4
detailed information, including
thorough explanation and
examples.
Topic Sentence Topic Sentence Topic Sentence
Topic sentence is indented and Topic sentence is indented, Topic sentence is indented,
clearly on the topic. clear, and focused. focused, and states the topic /4
very well or in a creative
manner.
Concluding Sentence Concluding Sentence Concluding Sentence
(Organization) (Organization) (Organization)
The conclusion is The conclusion is recognizable The concluding sentence n is
recognizable, and ties up almost all the loose strong and leaves the reader
but does not tie up several ends. with a feeling that they
loose ends. understand what the writer is /4
"getting at.
Capitalization & Punctuation Capitalization & Punctuation Capitalization & Punctuation
(Conventions) (Conventions) (Conventions)
Writer makes a few errors in Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in Writer makes no errors in
capitalization and/or capitalization or punctuation, capitalization or punctuation, /4
punctuation that catch the but the paper is still easy to so the paper is exceptionally
reader's attention and interrupt read. easy to read.
the flow.
/20