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Five Paragraph Informative Essay Rubric 
Five Paragraph Informative Essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: EX2CW44
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, Undergraduate

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Very well developed introduction.
Good

The introduction create interest and are fairly well developed.
Fair

The introduction introduce the process, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they lack detail and creativity.
Poor

The introduction is not well written and does not create interest.
Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details

Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence.
Details in the essay are clear and specific, and there are enough details to help the reader see and understand the topic
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence.
Details are clear and specific, and the steps in the process can be followed well enough to understand the described process.
Fair

Not all paragraphs contain topic sentences.
There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to allow the reader to follow the progression of the process.
Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences.Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to relate to the process.
Conclusion

Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay. It makes a point about the process that is creative and interesting.
Good

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay, but it does not make a very interesting point about the process.
Fair

The concluding paragraph relates a conclusion to the process, but it does little to unify the essay around the steps of the process.
Poor

There is no apparent conclusion or point made about the process.
Organization/Structure

Excellent

Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the essay and provides a clear step-by-step description of the process. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively to indicate the time order of the steps.
Good

Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the essay. All steps are covered and in the correct order.
Fair

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing. Some steps may be missing or not in the proper order.
Poor

No discernible organization. Transitions are not present.<BR>
Cannot discern a logical explanation of the process.
Effort

Excellent

The students followed all of the directions. The students put more effort into the project than what was required.
Good

The students followed most of the directions.The studdents put good effort to this project .
Fair

The students followed some of the directions.More effort was needed to have a better finish for this product.
Poor

The students failed to follow directions. The students put minimal to no effort into their work.



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