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5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code:
M269B3
By
vmanion
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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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
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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