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General 5 paragraph essay rubric 
General 5 paragraph essay rubric
Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: KB722B
By ccassid8
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Proficient

4 pts

Adequate

3 pts

Progressing

2 pts

Beginning

1 pts

Introduction - 5-8 sentences

Proficient

Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Clear and concise Thesis statement.
Adequate

Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Thesis is acceptable.
Progressing

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.
Thesis is not clear.
Beginning

There is a beginning paragraph but it is not an introduction. Missing at least one element of an introduction.
Thesis statement in inadequate.
3 Supporting Proofs

Each paragraph has between 5-8 sentences
Proficient

Three supporting proofs that are listed in the introduction and are clearly described. At least three quotes are used effectively.
Adequate

Three supporting proofs that are listed in the introduction are adequately described. Quotes are used, and somewhat support the argument.
Progressing

Some supporting proofs that are listed in the introduction.
They are weakly described. Quotes (if used) are irrelevant to the topic.
Beginning

Little or no supporting proofs are listed in the introduction. Proofs are lacking or do not support the thesis.
They are poorly described.
Lacks focus
Conclusion - 5-8 sentences

Proficient

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

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy, but adequately restates the thesis.
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.
Conventions
Mechanics

Proficient

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-2).
Adequate

Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Progressing

There are several errors (5-8) that detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Beginning

There are so many errors (9+) that reading is completely overshadowed by the quantity of errors.
Flow/Transitions/Focus

Proficient

Writing flows easily.
Appropriate transitions used.
Cleverly maintains focus.
Adequate

Vocabulary or writing style needs further development.
Some basic transitions used.
Adequately maintains focus.
Progressing

Sentences are short and/or contain run-ons or comma splices. Flow of essay is hard to follow.
Little to no transitions used.
Maintains some focus.
Beginning

Fragments abound. Difficult to follow meaning.
No Focus.
Word Choice

Proficient

Word choice is at grade level. Shows that student is making an effort to expand vocabulary in writing.
Adequate

Word choice is slightly below what is should be. Student applies some effort in expanding vocabulary in writing
Progressing

Word choice is somewhat limitted. Student applies little effort to expand vocabulary in writing.
Beginning

Word Choice is limitted. Student makes no effort to expand vocabulary.
APA Format

Proficient

APA format is used correctly.
Adequate

Some aspect of APA are not used correctly.
Progressing

Some aspects of APA are used correctly.
Beginning

APA format is not used correctly.




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