8-11 year olds

Point Value/
Character

Name:

Introduction Sentence, Closing sentence

Background Research Sentences, 3-5

Watching and Learning Sentences, 2

Correct number  and format of paragraphs, 1

Grammar, spelling, conventions, correct

2 = clearly present

1 = mostly present

0 = not present

Point Value/
Character

Name:

Introduction Sentence—first paragraph, Closing sentence—last paragraph

Background Research Sentences, 5-9 in a paragraph

Watching and Learning Sentences,
5-9 sentences, each in a paragraph

Correct number  and format of paragraphs,
3 - 5

Grammar, spelling, conventions.

2 = clearly present

1 = mostly present

0 = not present

Point Value/
Character

Name:

Introduction paragraph including thesis statement,  closing paragraph

Background Research Paragraphs,
1-2

Watching and Learning Paragraphs,
1-2

Correct number  and format of paragraphs,
5-7

Grammar, spelling, conventions, overall readability. 

2 = clearly present

1 = mostly present

0 = not present