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WWI Essay 
Kasel's MLA 5 Paragraph Essay
Rubric Code: DX7X2W9
By w2teach4u
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Superior

20 pts

Advanced

15 pts

Average

10 pts

Beginner/Emerging

5 pts

Introductory Paragraph

(6.4)
Attention Grabber
Necessary Information
Thesis
Superior

This paragraph should include the thesis statement, audience hook, and topics to be covered. It must be effectively explained.
Advanced

This paragraph is missing one of the following: thesis statement, audience hook, and topics to be covered. It is somewhat effectively explained..
Average

This paragraph is missing more than one of the following: thesis statement, audience hook, and topics to be covered. It is a little confusions in the explanation..
Beginner/Emerging

This paragraph is missing more than one of the following: thesis statement, audience hook, and topics to be covered. It is not effectively explained..
First Body Paragraph

(6.1 a-e)
Transition
First thesis point
Details
Source
Superior

It begins with a thoughtful transition.This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point. It must be effectively explained with text evidence.
Advanced

It begins with a thoughtful transition.This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point. It is explained well with text evidence.
Average

It is missing a thoughtful transition.This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point. It is missing text evidence and somewhat explained well.
Beginner/Emerging

This paragraph is missing transition points and does not follow the pattern of the essay.
Second Body Paragraph

(6.1 a-e)
Transition
Second thesis point
Details
Source
Superior

It begins with a thoughtful transition.This paragraph should include the thesis statement's second main point. It must be effectively explained with text evidence.
Advanced

It begins with a thoughtful transition.. It includes the thesis statement's second main point. It is explained well with text evidence.
Average

This paragraph is missing transition points. It should include the thesis statement's second main point. It must be effectively explained.
Beginner/Emerging

This paragraph is missing transition points and does not follow the pattern of the essay.
Third Body Paragraph

(6.1 a-e)
Transition
Third thesis point
Details
Source
Superior

It begins with a thoughtful transition.This paragraph should include the thesis statement's third main point. It must be effectively explained with text evidence.
Advanced

It begins with a thoughtful transition.. It includes the thesis statement's third main point. It is explained well with text evidence.
Average

This paragraph is missing transition points. It should include the thesis statement's third main point. It must be effectively explained.
Beginner/Emerging

This paragraph is missing transition points and does not follow the pattern of the essay.
Conclusion

6.4)
Restate your thesis
Review your main points
Relate your paper to your audience.
Superior

The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. The points should once again be tied back to the essay's purpose.
Advanced

The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. The points should once again be tied back to the essay's purpose.
Average

The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the essay.
Beginner/Emerging

The last paragraph gave a partial summary of the points made within the essay.
English Conventions

(6.4 & 6.5)
Superior

Sentence structures vary, subject and verbs agree, varied vocabulary is used, correct punctuation is used with at least 1 semi-colon used. Correct spelling and capitalization.
Advanced

Sentence structures vary, subject is used, correct punctuation is used.
Correct spelling and capitalization.
Average

Correct spelling and capitalization.
Beginner/Emerging

Mostly correct spelling.
Extra Credit Body Paragraphs

Any additional body paragraphs
Transition
Fourth and beyond thesis point
Details
Quote
Superior

It begins with a thoughtful transition.This paragraph(s) should include the thesis statement's additional main point(s). It must be effectively explained with text evidence.
Advanced

It begins with a thoughtful transition.This paragraph(s) should include the thesis statement's additional main point(s). It must be effectively explained with text evidence.
Average

It begins with a thoughtful transition.This paragraph(s) should include the thesis statement's additional main point(s). It must be effectively explained with text evidence.
Beginner/Emerging

It begins with a thoughtful transition.This paragraph(s) should include the thesis statement's additional main point(s). It must be effectively explained with text evidence.




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