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5 paragraph essay rubric 5 paragraph essay rubric 5 paragraph essay rubric Rubric Code: M269B3 By vmanion Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Content
	Emergent 0 pts	Developing 2 pts	Proficient 6 pts	Expanding 4 pts	Points (N/A)
Introduction	Emergent Introduction does not introduce topic.	Developing Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.	Proficient Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.	Expanding Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.	Points
Thesis Statement	Emergent No evidence of a thesis statement: student provides a number of related points.	Developing There is some evidence of a thesis statement, but it is not clear. Thesis does not relate to rest of essay.	Proficient Thesis statement is stated clearly. The student's position is clear and easy to follow.	Expanding Thesis statement is somewhat clear, but could be worded better. Relates somewhat to rest of essay.	Points
Supporting Points and Details	Emergent A thesis statement may be evident. No supporting points or details are provided.	Developing There may be one or two supporting points: details are inadequate.	Proficient Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points.	Expanding There are supporting points, though some may be missing. Details are included, but may not fully support points.	Points
Conclusion	Emergent No conclusion is apparent in the essay.	Developing Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.	Proficient Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.	Expanding Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy and does not restate the thesis.	Points
Conventions
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.	Proficient Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-2).	Expanding Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.	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.	Proficient Writing has voice and flows easily. Appropriate transitions used.	Expanding Vocabulary or writing style needs further development. Some basic transitions used.	Points
resources	Emergent no resources sited	Developing resources not properly sited	Proficient resources appropriately sited	Expanding resources sited for only one or two paragraphs	Points