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General 5 paragraph essay rubric 
General 5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code: J75787
By mrwest
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Proficient

5 pts

Progressing

4 pts

Beginning

3 pts

Points

2 pts

Introduction

Proficient

Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Progressing

Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Beginning

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.
Points

There is a beginning paragraph but it is not an introduction. Missing at least one element of an introduction.
Thesis Statement

Proficient

Thesis statement is stated clearly.

The student's position is clear and easy to follow.
Progressing

Thesis statement is somewhat clear, but could be worded better.

Relates somewhat to rest of essay.
Beginning

There is some evidence of a thesis statement, but it is not clear.

Thesis does not relate to rest of essay.
Points

Thesis statement is missing, but a general idea of what paper is about is in the first paragraph.
Supporting Points and Details

Proficient

Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points. Cited examples support the details and are sufficiently explained.
Progressing

There are supporting points, though some may be missing. Details are included, but may not fully support points. Supporting examples are weak and/or are not explained sufficiently and/or are not cited correctly.
Beginning

There may be one or two supporting points: details are inadequate and/or are not cited correctly
Points

The ideas expressed are only opinion and are not supported in the writing.
Conclusion

Proficient

Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.
Progressing

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy and does not restate the thesis.
Beginning

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Points

The essay has a final paragraph, but the essay has no end.
Conventions
Mechanics

Proficient

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-5).
Progressing

Minimal errors are found (6-10). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Beginning

There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Points

There are so many errors that reading is completely overshadowed by the quantity of errors.
Flow/Transitions

Proficient

Writing has voice and flows easily.

Appropriate transitions used.
Progressing

Vocabulary or writing style needs further development.

Some basic transitions used.
Beginning

Sentences are short, run-ons, or comma splices. Flow of essay is hard to follow.

Little to no transitions used.
Points

Fragments abound. Difficult to follow meaning.




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