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Five Paragraph Essay Model
Five Paragraph Essay Model
The following guidelines are for use in evaluating a five-paragraph format essay.
Rubric Code:
K5X735
By
magsmacey
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Five Paragraph Essay
Accomplished
6 pts
Developing
4 pts
Beginning
2 pts
Incomplete
0 pts
Introduction Paragraph
Accomplished
Paragraph gives clear main idea and thesis statement; is at least 5 sentences long; uses some higher level vocabulary
Developing
Paragraph gives main idea or thesis statement; is at least 3 sentences long; uses some 'talking' English
Beginning
Paragraph does not give main idea or thesis statement; is less than 3 sentences long; uses a lot of 'talking' English
Incomplete
Paragraph is one sentence or is missing.
3 Body Paragraphs
Accomplished
Paragraphs are easy to follow (ideas follow thesis); give topic sentences and strong supporting details; are at least 5 sentences long; have smooth transitions; use some higher level vocabulary
Developing
Paragraphs are somewhat easy to follow (ideas may be mixed up); give topic sentences and general supporting details; are at least 3 sentences long; have somewhat smooth transitions; use some 'talking' English
Beginning
Paragraphs are not easy to follow (ideas are unorganized); do not give topic sentences and/or do not provide logical supporting details; are less than 3 sentences long; transitions are unclear; use a lot of 'talking' English
Incomplete
There are not 3 body paragraphs.
Conclusion Paragraph
Accomplished
Paragraph reviews the main idea and thesis statement; concludes paper clearly; is at least 5 sentences long; uses some higher level vocabulary
Developing
Paragraph reviews the main idea or thesis statement; does not clearly conclude paper; is at least 3 sentences long; uses some 'talking' English
Beginning
Paragraph does not review the main idea or thesis statement; does not clearly conclude the paper; is less than 3 sentences long; uses a lot of 'talking' English
Incomplete
There is no conclusion.
Mechanics/Usage/Grammar
Accomplished
Essay has few mechanical errors; few or no spelling errors; little or no grammar problems; is neat or typed
Developing
Essay has some mistakes and/or spelling errors; needs some revisions; is slightly messy; is not fully developed
Beginning
Essay has many mistakes and/or spelling errors.
Incomplete
Essay needs to be edited and revised extensively; is messy paper
Following Directions
Accomplished
All directions for format are followed.
Developing
The heading and title are complete.
Beginning
Title or heading do not follow instructions.
Incomplete
Essay does not have title or heading.
Time Management
Accomplished
Student used all given time appropriately.
Developing
Student used most of time appropriately.
Beginning
Student off task quite often.
Incomplete
Student was completely unfocused.
Keywords:
Five Paragraph Essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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