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Five Paragraph Essay Rubric 
Five Paragraph Informative Essay Rubric
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Rubric Code: GX9A795
By tabates
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Excellent

- Paragraph contains engaging hook that is connected smoothly to the thesis (ex. commentary)
- Correctly worded thesis statement that mentions the three main ideas of the essay
Good

- Paragraph contains a hook that is connected smoothly to the thesis (ex. commentary)
- Correctly worded thesis statement that mentions the three main ideas of the essay
Fair

- Paragraph contains a hook that is not effectively connected to the thesis
- Correctly worded thesis statement that mentions the three main ideas of the essay
Poor

- Paragraph contains a hook that is not effectively connected to the thesis
- Thesis statement is not correctly worded

- Content Missing
Body Paragraph 1

Excellent

- Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence
- Transitions are used
- Contains a minimum of three details/explanations that are on topic and relevant
- Paragraph ends with closing sentences
Good

- Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence
- Transitions are used
- Contains a minimum of three details/explanations that are on topic and relevant
- Paragraph ends with closing sentences

Lacking one of the components listed above ( transitions missing, topic sentences worded incorrectly, details missing or off topic, etc.)<BR><BR>
Fair

- Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence
- Transitions are used
- Contains a minimum of three details/explanations that are on topic and relevant
- Paragraph ends with closing sentences


Lacking two of the components listed (only two details, details not on topic, etc.)
Poor

- Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence
- Transitions are used
- Contains a minimum of three details/explanations that are on topic and relevant
- Paragraph ends with closing sentences

Lacking more than two of the components listed above ( transitions missing, topic sentences worded incorrectly, details missing or off topic, etc.)
Body Paragraph 2

Excellent

- Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence
- Transitions are used
- Contains a minimum of three details/explanations that are on topic and relevant
- Paragraph ends with closing sentences
Good

- Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence
- Transitions are used
- Contains a minimum of three details/explanations that are on topic and relevant
- Paragraph ends with closing sentences

Lacking one of the components listed above ( transitions missing, topic sentences worded incorrectly, details missing or off topic, etc.)
Fair

- Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence
- Transitions are used
- Contains a minimum of three details/explanations that are on topic and relevant
- Paragraph ends with closing sentences


Lacking two of the components listed (only two details, details not on topic, etc.)
Poor

- Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence
- Transitions are used
- Contains a minimum of three details/explanations that are on topic and relevant
- Paragraph ends with closing sentences

Lacking more than two of the components listed above ( transitions missing, topic sentences worded incorrectly, details missing or off topic, etc.)
Body Paragraph 3

Excellent

- Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence
- Transitions are used
- Contains a minimum of three details/explanations that are on topic and relevant
- Paragraph ends with closing sentences
Good

- Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence
- Transitions are used
- Contains a minimum of three details/explanations that are on topic and relevant
- Paragraph ends with closing sentences

Lacking one of the components listed above ( transitions missing, topic sentences worded incorrectly, details missing or off topic, etc.)
Fair

- Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence
- Transitions are used
- Contains a minimum of three details/explanations that are on topic and relevant
- Paragraph ends with closing sentences


Lacking two of the components listed (only two details, details not on topic, etc.)
Poor

- Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence
- Transitions are used
- Contains a minimum of three details/explanations that are on topic and relevant
- Paragraph ends with closing sentences

Lacking more than two of the components listed above ( transitions missing, topic sentences worded incorrectly, details missing or off topic, etc.)
Conclusion

Excellent

- Begins with restated thesis statement
- Ends with closing thought that ties the essay together
Good

- Thesis statement is not restated
or
- Contains a closing thought, but it does not go with the essay or tie the essay together
Fair

- Thesis statement is not restated
and
- Contains a closing thought, but it does not go with the essay or tie the essay together
Poor

- Missing the restated thesis statement and closing thought

- No attempt at concluding paragraph or is unclear
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

- Contains zero fragments or run-on sentences
- Correct usage of homophones
- Capitalization is correct
- Correct Punctuation
Good

- Contains 1-2 fragments or run-on sentences
- 1-2 word usage errors
- 1-2 capitalization mistakes
- 1-2 punctuation errors
Fair

- Contains 3-5 fragments or run-on sentences that do not significantly affect understanding
- 3-5 word usage errors
- 3-5 capitalization mistakes
- 3-5 punctuation errors
Poor

- Contains 6+ fragments or run-on sentences which makes the writing hard to understand
- 6+ word usage errors
- 6+capitalization mistakes
- 6+ punctuation errors
Spelling

Excellent

Spelling is correct.
Good

1-3 spelling errors
Fair

4-6 spelling errors
Poor

6+ spelling errors
On Topic

Excellent

Essay is on topic and follows the prompt.
Good
Fair
Poor

Essay is not on topic/does not go with the prompt.



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