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5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code:
J8C5XW
By
katiek08
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Content
Emergent
0 pts
Developing
2 pts
Expanding
4 pts
Proficient
6 pts
Points
(N/A)
Introduction
Emergent
Introduction does not introduce topic.
Developing
Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Topic is somewhat unclear and uninteresting.
Expanding
Introduction introduces topic but does little to hook the reader's attention.
Proficient
Introductory sentence introduces topic in an eye-catching and interesting way.
Points
Thesis Statement
Emergent
No evidence of a thesis statement. Cause and three effects cannot be found in introduction.
Developing
There is some evidence of a thesis statement, but it is not clear. Thesis is not underlined.
Expanding
Thesis statement is somewhat clear. Thesis states the cause and three effects in an unclear manner. Statement could be more effectively worded. Thesis is not underlined.
Proficient
Thesis statement is stated clearly and includes the cause and three effects discussed in the essay. Thesis statement is underlined.
Points
Body Paragraphs
Emergent
Body paragraphs are inadequate and do not contain seven sentences. Paragraphs do not follow the correct format, and no sentences are underlined or italicized.
Developing
Body paragraphs contain less then seven sentences and loosely follow the correct format. No sentences are underlined or italicized.
Expanding
Each body paragraph contains seven sentences and follows the correct body paragraph format. No sentences are underlined or italicized.
Proficient
Each body paragraph contains 7 sentences. Essays has an underlined topic sentence summarizing the paragraph, three italicized main points, and three researched support sentences.
Points
Conclusion
Emergent
No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Developing
Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis. Concluding sentence is uninteresting.
Expanding
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points but does not restate the thesis. Concluding sentence is mildly interesting.
Proficient
Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way. Concluding sentence leaves the reader eager to read more. Concluding sentence is exciting. Essay ends with a bang!
Points
Mechanics
Emergent
Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Developing
There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Expanding
Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Proficient
Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-2).
Points
Flow/Transitions
Emergent
No flow to writing. Argument is difficult to follow.
No transitions used.
Developing
Sentences are short or run-ons. Flow of essay is hard to follow.
Little to no transitions used.
Expanding
Vocabulary or writing style needs further development.
Some basic transitions used.
Proficient
Writing has voice and flows easily.
Appropriate transitions used.
Points
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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