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five paragraph essay - literary analysis 
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The following guidelines are for use in evaluating a five-paragraph format essay.
Rubric Code: BX476C8
By dvanderw
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Five Paragraph Essay
  Accomplished

10 pts

Developing

8 pts

Beginning

5 pts

Incomplete

2 pts

Introduction

Accomplished

Paragraph has an attention grabber and thesis statement; is at least 5 sentences long; identifies book and author; summary
Developing

Paragraph has an attention grabber and thesis statement; is at least 3 sentences long; identifies book and author; summary is weak
Beginning

Paragraph does not have a clear thesis statement; is less than 3 sentences long; does not identify book or author; summary is lacking
Incomplete

Paragraph is missing several key elements.
3 Body Paragraphs

Accomplished

Paragraphs are easy to follow (ideas follow thesis); give topic sentences and strong supporting details; offer strong commentary
Developing

Paragraphs are somewhat easy to follow (ideas may be mixed up); give topic sentences and general supporting details; offer adequate commentary
Beginning

Paragraphs are not easy to follow (ideas are unorganized); do not give topic sentences and/or do not provide logical supporting details; commentary is weak
Incomplete

Paragraphs do not have all three key elements.
Conclusion

Accomplished

Paragraph reviews the main idea and thesis statement; concludes paper clearly; is at least 5 sentences
Developing

Paragraph reviews the main idea or thesis statement; does not clearly conclude paper; is less than 5 sentences long
Beginning

Paragraph does not review the main idea or thesis statement; does not clearly conclude the paper; is less than 3 sentences
Incomplete

Conclusion does not end paper correctly; is less than 3 sentences long.
Mechanics & Grammar

Accomplished

Essay has few mechanical errors, spelling errors,grammar problems; contains all necessary transitions and concluding phrases
Developing

Essay has some mistakes and/or spelling errors; needs some revisions; missing either transitions or conclusions
Beginning

Essay has many mistakes and/or spelling errors; makes an attempt at transitions and conclusions
Incomplete

Essay needs to be edited and revised extensively; does not contain necessary transitions and conclusions
MLA Format

Accomplished

All directions for MLA format are followed.
Developing

The heading and title block are complete. Paper is double-spaced.
Beginning

Title or heading do not follow MLA format. There are some spacing problems.
Incomplete

Essay does not have title or heading. Paper is not consistently double-spaced.
Thesis

Accomplished

Thesis is a single, clear sentence. It is strongly stated and debatable.
Developing

Thesis is a single sentence. It lacks strength and may be debatable.
Beginning

Thesis is a single sentence, but it is not clear or debatable.
Incomplete

Thesis is missing.
Outline

Accomplished

All points are complete sentences. Thesis is at top. Form is correct.
Developing

Not all points are sentences. Thesis is at top. Form is correct.
Beginning

Few points are sentences. Thesis is at top. There are errors in form.
Incomplete

Most points are not sentences. Thesis is missing. There are errors in form.



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