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Five Paragraph Essay Model Five Paragraph Essay Model The following guidelines are for use in evaluating a five-paragraph format essay. Rubric Code: E492WW By rgmsmmuncoord Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Five Paragraph Essay
	Beginning 1 pts	Developing 2 pts	Accomplished 3 pts
Introduction Paragraph	Beginning Paragraph does not give main idea or thesis statement; is less than 3 sentences long; uses a lot of 'talking' English	Developing Paragraph gives main idea or thesis statement; is at least 3 sentences long; uses some 'talking' English	Accomplished Paragraph gives clear main idea and thesis statement; is at least 5 sentences long; uses some higher level vocabulary
3 Body Paragraphs	Beginning Paragraphs are not easy to follow (ideas are unorganized); do not give topic sentences and/or do not provide logical supporting details; are less than 3 sentences long; transitions are unclear; use a lot of 'talking' English	Developing Paragraphs are somewhat easy to follow (ideas may be mixed up); give topic sentences and general supporting details; are at least 3 sentences long; have somewhat smooth transitions; use some 'talking' English	Accomplished Paragraphs are easy to follow (ideas follow thesis); give topic sentences and strong supporting details; are at least 5 sentences long; have smooth transitions; use some higher level vocabulary
Conclusion Paragraph	Beginning Paragraph does not review the main idea or thesis statement; does not clearly conclude the paper; is less than 3 sentences long; uses a lot of 'talking' English	Developing Paragraph reviews the main idea or thesis statement; does not clearly conclude paper; is at least 3 sentences long; uses some 'talking' English	Accomplished Paragraph reviews the main idea and thesis statement; concludes paper clearly; is at least 5 sentences long; uses some higher level vocabulary
Mechanics/Usage/Grammar	Beginning Essay has many mistakes and/or spelling errors; needs to be edited and revised extensively; is messy paper	Developing Essay has some mistakes and/or spelling errors; needs some revisions; is slightly messy; is not fully developed	Accomplished Essay has few mechanical errors; few or no spelling errors; little or no grammar problems; is neat or typed