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Kasel's MLA 5 Paragraph Essay 
Kasel's MLA 5 Paragraph Essay
Write a five paragraph essay utilizing five paragraph essay structure. Your essay should be typed and in MLA format. Attach this rubric to your essay if your essay is turned in in hard copy format.
Rubric Code: G22X9CB
By AdriaK
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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

(CCS 6.4)
Attention Grabber
Necessary Information
Thesis
Superior

This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader. Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay. Thoughtful transition between the "attention grabber" to the thesis.
Advanced

This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader. Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay.
Average

Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay.
Beginner/Emerging

This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader.
First Body Paragraph

(CCS 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. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.
Advanced

This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.
Average

This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
Beginner/Emerging

It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research.
Second Body Paragraph

(CCS 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. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.
Advanced

This paragraph should include the thesis statement's second main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.
Average

This paragraph should include the thesis statement's second main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
Beginner/Emerging

It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research.
Third Body Paragraph

(CCS 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. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.
Advanced

This paragraph should include the thesis statement's third main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.
Average

This paragraph should include the thesis statement's third main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
Beginner/Emerging

It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research.
Conclusion

(CCS 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. It should end with a clear purpose based on the essay type, such as a "end with a warning."
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

(CCS 6.4 & CCS 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.
Conventions/MLA Format

(CCS 6.4)
Superior

Five paragraph essay format is followed precisely and MLA format is smoothly utilized in all areas. Title page, headers, footers, and Works cited page, margins, font, and line spacing all correctly done.
Advanced

Five paragraph essay format is followed precisely and MLA format is smoothly utilized in all areas. Title page, and Works cited page, margins, font, and line spacing all correctly done.
Average

Five paragraph essay format is followed precisely and MLA format is smoothly utilized in all areas.
Beginner/Emerging

There are five paragraphs .
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. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.
Advanced

This paragraph(s) should include the thesis statement's additional main point(s). It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.
Average

This paragraph(s) should include the thesis statement's additional main point(s). It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
Beginner/Emerging

It must be effectively explained. The point(s) must be exemplified through evidence from your research.



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