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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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Content
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.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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