Student/No. _____________________
Topic: ___________________________

Evaluation of a Paragraph

A. Heading:
1. Name _____
2. Division or Number   _____
3. Date   _____
4. Title   _____

B. Structure:
1. Topic Sentence  _____
2. 4 – 7 Supporting Sentences   _____
3. Concluding Sentence   _____

C. Logical Order of Sentences:   _____

D. Relevant Facts: 
1. Evidence to prove main point ___________
2.Evidence of depth of thinking ___
3. Quotations & page numbers if needed ______
4. Bibliography or citation if needed  ________

E. Conventions of English:
1. Spelling   _____
2. Punctuation   _____
3.  Grammar   _____
4. Consistent & appropriate tense ________

F. Style:  
1. Varied sentence length  ________
2. Figures of speech (e.g. alliteration, assonance, consonance) __________
3. Rhythm in the sentences ____________
4. Powerful nouns and verbs __________

G. Presentation:
1. Very neat _______
2.  Double—spaced ______
3. Indented ______
4. In blue or black ink _________

Are you meeting expectations for your grade level at this time of year?