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Persuasive Five Paragraph Essay Persuasive Five Paragraph Essay The following guidelines are for use in evaluating a five-paragraph format essay. Rubric Code: M4C4X2 By klarison Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Five Paragraph Essay
	Level 4 20 pts	Level 3 15 pts	Level 2 10 pts	Level 1 5 pts
Introductory Paragraph	Level 4 Lead-in sentence grabs reader's attention, gives clear thesis statement that will be discussed.	Level 3 Lead-in statement mildly attention grabbing, gives weak thesis statement.	Level 2 Lead-in statement is weak. Does not grab reader's attention	Level 1 Does not give thesis statement.
3 Body Paragraphs	Level 4 3 to 5 sentences per paragraph, transitions are smooth, projects student's voice, keeps reader's attention. Each paragraph gives 2 or 3 detailed supporting points made in thesis statement.	Level 3 Less than 3 sentences per paragraph. Somewhat smooth transitions. Student's voice is present to a degree. Only 2 detailed supporting points in thesis statement.	Level 2 Less than 3 sentences per paragraph. Does not keep reader's attention. Student's voice is somewhat clear. Transitions are unclear. Only 1 supporting detail is provided.	Level 1 Not enough sentences to constitute a paragraph. No transitions are used. No acceptable supporting details are provided.
Conclusion Paragraph	Level 4 Thesis is paraphrased in an interesting manner and concludes paper clearly. Vocabulary is academic. Intriguing closing statement.	Level 3 Thesis is paraphrased, but it does not clearly conclude paragraph. Uninteresting closing statement.	Level 2 No thesis, unclear conclusion of paper. Poor closing.	Level 1 Concluding paragraph is either missing or does not adequately end the essay.
Mechanics/Usage/Grammar	Level 4 Very few mechanical problems in paper, no spelling errors, little or no grammar problems, paper is formatted properly, great sentence structure.	Level 3 Some mistakes and spelling errors, confusing format, some grammar problems, fair sentence structure.	Level 2 Many spelling mistakes, needs to be edited and revised extensively, messy format, poor sentence structure.	Level 1 Far too many spelling mistakes, needs complete re-editing and revising, format was not attempted, poor sentence structure throughout.
Works Cited Page	Level 4 At least 3 Internet sites are included, using the correct formatting.	Level 3 At least 2 Internet sites are included, using the correct formatting.	Level 2 Only 1 Internet site is included, using the correct formatting.	Level 1 No Works Cited Page is included, or the formatting is totally incorrect.