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General 5 paragraph essay rubric 5 paragraph essay rubric 5 paragraph essay rubric Rubric Code: A24777 By kgotschall Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Content
	Proficient 4 pts	Progressing 3 pts	Beginning 2 pts	Points (N/A)
Introduction	Proficient Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.	Progressing Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.	Beginning Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.	Points
Thesis Statement	Proficient Thesis statement is stated clearly. The student's position is clear and easy to follow.	Progressing Thesis statement is somewhat clear, but could be worded better. Relates somewhat to rest of essay.	Beginning There is some evidence of a thesis statement, but it is not clear. Thesis does not relate to rest of essay.	Points
Supporting Points and Details	Proficient Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points. Cited examples support the details and are sufficiently explained.	Progressing There are supporting points, though some may be missing. Details are included, but may not fully support points. Supporting examples are weak and/or are not explained sufficiently and/or are not cited correctly.	Beginning There may be one or two supporting points: details are inadequate and/or are not cited correctly	Points
Conclusion	Proficient Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.	Progressing Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy and does not restate the thesis.	Beginning Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.	Points
Conventions
Mechanics	Proficient Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-5).	Progressing Minimal errors are found (6-10). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.	Beginning There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.	Points
Flow/Transitions	Proficient Writing has voice and flows easily. Appropriate transitions used.	Progressing Vocabulary or writing style needs further development. Some basic transitions used.	Beginning Sentences are short or run-ons. Flow of essay is hard to follow. Little to no transitions used.	Points