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General 5 paragraph essay rubric
General 5 paragraph essay rubric
Writing Rubric
Rubric Code:
L26624
By
rhunger
Ready to use
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Content
Proficient
90 - 100 %
4 pts
Adequate
89 - 80 %
3 pts
Progressing
79 - 65 %
2 pts
Beginning
60
1 pts
Introduction - 3-6 sentences
Proficient
Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Adequate
Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Progressing
Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.
Beginning
There is a beginning paragraph but it is not an introduction. Missing at least one element of an introduction.
3 Supporting Proofs
Each paragraph has between 3-7 sentences
Proficient
Three supporting proofs are listed in the introduction and are listed in the order they are written about.
They are clearly described.
Adequate
Three supporting proofs are listed in the introduction and are listed in the order they are written about.
They are adequately described.
Progressing
Some supporting proofs are listed in the introduction but are not written about in order or are not written about at all.
They are weakly described.
Beginning
Little or no supporting proofs are listed in the introduction. Proofs are lacking or do not support the thesis.
They are poorly described.
Conclusion - 3-4 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 and does not restate the thesis.
Progressing
Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Beginning
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 (0-2).
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
Proficient
Writing flows easily.
Appropriate transitions used.
Adequate
Vocabulary or writing style needs further development.
Some basic transitions used.
Progressing
Sentences are short and/or contain run-ons or comma splices. Flow of essay is hard to follow.
Little to no transitions used.
Beginning
Fragments abound. Difficult to follow meaning.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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