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Five Paragraph Essay Final Rubric
Rubric Code:
G3X32C
By
amcorrie
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate
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5 Paragraph Essay
Excellent
(N/A)
Satisfactory
(N/A)
Needs Improvement
(N/A)
Introduction
Excellent
Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. Contains background information.
9 10
Satisfactory
Introduction creates interest.
7 8
Needs Improvement
Background details are a random collection of information, unclear, or not related to the topic.
1 2 3 4 5
Thesis Statement
Excellent
Thesis clearly states or implies a significant and compelling position.
9 10
Satisfactory
Thesis clearly states the position.
7 8
Needs Improvement
Thesis is vague or unclear.
1 2 3 4 5
Body Paragraphs
Excellent
Well developed main points directly related to the thesis. Supporting examples are concrete and detailed.
The narrative is developed with a consistent and effective point-of-view, showing the story in detail.
9 10
Satisfactory
Three or more main points are related to the thesis, but one may lack details. The narrative shows events from the author's point of view using some details.
7 8
Needs Improvement
Less than three main points, and/or poor development of ideas. The narrative is undeveloped, and tells rather than shows, the story.
1 2 3 4 5
Conclusion
Excellent
Conclusion effectively wraps up and goes beyond restating the thesis.
9 10
Satisfactory
Conclusion effectively summarizes topics.
7 8
Needs Improvement
Conclusion does not summarize main points.
1 2 3 4 5
Organization
Excellent
Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the thesis. Transitions are mature and graceful.
9 10
Satisfactory
Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present equally throughout essay.
7 8
Needs Improvement
No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
1 2 3 4 5
Style
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Words are well chosen.
9 10
Satisfactory
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure with adequate word choice.
7 8
Needs Improvement
Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Word choice is basic and/or repetitive.
1 2 3 4 5
Voice
Excellent
Writer's voice is authentic, confident & entertaining. Personal style of writing shines through. There is a clear sense of audience & purpose.
9 10
Satisfactory
Writer's voice is somewhat detached from the story. Personal style shines through. There is some clear sense of audience and purpose.
7 8
Needs Improvement
There is no clear sense of voice, purpose and/or audience.
1 2 3 4 5
Sentence Structure
Excellent
No fragments and/or run-ons present.
9 10
Satisfactory
No fragments and/or run-ons present.
7 8
Needs Improvement
Paragraph contains fragments and/or run-ons.
1 2 3 4 5
Mechanics
Excellent
Very few or no errors in spelling, capitalization and punctuation are present. Contractions are not present. Paragraph is easy to follow and understand.
9 10
Satisfactory
Some spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors are present. Very few contractions are present. Paragraph is still easy to follow and understand.
7 8
Needs Improvement
Numerous contractions and errors in spelling, capitalization and punctuation make paragraph confusing and hard to follow.
1 2 3 4 5
Format
Excellent
All elements of heading are present, correct and in order. Placement is correct.
Arial font 11 pt is used and paragraph is double-spaced.
Title is present and formatted correctly and paragraph is indented properly.
9 10
Satisfactory
All elements of heading are present and correct, but out of order. Placement is correct. Arial font 11 pt is used and paragraph is double-spaced.
Title is present, but not formatted correctly.
-OR-
Indent is present, but is either too short or too long.
7 8
Needs Improvement
Elements of heading are missing or incorrect.
-OR-
Heading placement is incorrect.
-OR-
Arial font 11 pt is not used and/or paragraph is not double-spaced.
-OR-
Paragraph has no title and/or is not indented.
1 2 3 4 5
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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