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Five Paragraph Informative Essay Rubric 
Five Paragraph Informative Essay Rubric - Best President
Five Paragraph Informative Essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: KX56AW3
By hlsiler
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Introduction/Thesis Statement

8
Excellent

Very well developed introduction & thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest.
Good

The introduction & thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. Transition material moves reader logically toward thesis.
Fair

The introduction & thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. Transition material moves reader logically toward thesis.
Poor

The introduction & thesis statement do not introduce the process effectively. Transition may be choppy or missing.
Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the process being described. Details in the essay are clear and specific, and there are enough details to help the reader see and understand all the steps of process. Concrete sense language is used effectively.
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the process being described. Details are clear and specific, and the steps in the process can be followed well enough to understand the described process.
Fair

Not all paragraphs contain topic sentences that relate to the process being described. There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to allow the reader to follow the progression of the process.
Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences.Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to relate to the process.
Conclusion

4
Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay. It makes a point about the process that is creative and interesting.
Good

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay, but it does not make a very interesting point about the process.
Fair

The concluding paragraph relates a conclusion to the process, but it does little to unify the essay around the steps of the process.
Poor

There is no apparent conclusion or point made about the process.
Organization/Structure

4
Excellent

Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the essay and provides a clear step-by-step description of the process. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively to indicate the time order of the steps.
Good

Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the essay. All steps are covered and in the correct order.
Fair

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing. Some steps may be missing or not in the proper order.
Poor

No discernible organization. Transitions are not present. Cannot discern a logical explanation of the process.
Reference

12
- 8 points deducted if Wikipedia is a source
Excellent

5 or more valid sources
cited in APA format
Good
Fair
Poor
APA Format

4
Excellent

heading and header perfect 12 point font is
throughout including
header 1 in margins
double spacing
Good

1 error
Fair

2 errors
Poor

3-4 errors

0 points for more than 5 or more errors
Turn it in

Excellent

Submit on BB
Good
Fair
Poor



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