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Five Paragraph Essay Rubric
Five Paragraph Essay Rubric
Five Paragraph Essay Rubric
Rubric Code:
D74XXB
By
lorimott
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Subject:
English
Type:
Handout
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Five Paragraph Essay
Unsatisfactory
1 pts
Partially Proficient
2 pts
Proficient
3 pts
Advanced
4 pts
Introduction
Unsatisfactory
Attempts to introduce topic; following points are not obvious. May contain some irrelevant information. May wander off topic.
Partially Proficient
Introduces topic, but does not engage the reader or does not let the reader know what information will follow.
May or may not contain a concluding sentence.
Proficient
Contains a clear statement of topic and is concise and introduces topic in aninteresting way.
May let reader know some of what information will follow.
Advanced
Introduction has a clear and engaging introduction of topic. May Use literary devices to engage the reader. Goes beyond the ordinary or general.
Body Paragraphs
Unsatisfactory
May be fewer than three supporting paragraphs. Paragraphs may lack details or support. Topic sentences may be unclear. May go off topic.
Partially Proficient
Has attempted three supporting paragraphs. Has attempted topic sentences, but support may be vague or irrelevant May be missing closing sentences and transitions.
Proficient
Has three clear supporting paragraphs, each with a topic sentence. Contains supporting details that are relevant. Contains adequate support of the topic. Contains a closing sentence and or transition.
Advanced
Has three clear, well developed supporting paragraphs. May use literary devices, and use quotes or outside sources to support topic. Contains a closing sentence and/or a transition. Goes beyond the obvious.
Conclusion Paragraph
Unsatisfactory
Conclusion may be attempted, but is unclear. It does not restate or summarize the thesis or otherwise conclude the essay for the reader.
Partially Proficient
Conclusion is attempted, but overly general or wordy. Doesn't leave the reader sure of the ending. Does not restate or summarize the thesis statement.
Proficient
Conclusion may provide the summary of support points, restate the thesis in a new way, or sums up the main idea of the essay. The reader understands that the author is finished.
Advanced
The closing was engaging and satisfying. The closing has done more than just restated the thesis statement and main points. The ending leaves the reader contemplating the topic. May use a quote, or literary device to do so.
Mechanics
Unsatisfactory
Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Partially Proficient
There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Proficient
Minimal errors are found. They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Advanced
Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal or hard to find.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Handout
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