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Essay Writing 
Essay Writing
A rubric for writing a five-paragraph essay
Rubric Code: M5734C
By RichardJr
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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Rubric for writing a five paragraph essay
  Beginning

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Exceptional

4 pts

Five Paragraphs

an essay contains five paragraphs about one topic. The paragraphs are at least five sentences per paragraph.
Beginning

I don't have five paragraphs. I have one or two very long ones.
Developing

I have a few paragraphs but not five. My paragraphs are not five sentences long. Some are longer than that. Some are shorter.
Proficient

I have written five paragraphs. I have indented for each and there are at least five sentences per paragraph.
Exceptional

I have written five very distinct paragraphs. I have indented for each and there are more than five sentences per paragraph.
Introduction

an essay contains an introduction that provides some background information that includes a time and a place; a thesis statement; and the three topics of the essay. A transition sentence moves the reader into the body of the essay.
Beginning

I don't have an introduction. I just started writing about my topic.
Developing

I have an introduction but it's only one or two sentences long. I don't know if I have the time and the place. I wrote a brief statement that tells what my essay is about.
Proficient

I have written an organized introduction. There is a thesis statement and some background information. The three topics are stated clearly. I have a sentence that transitions to the first body paragraph.
Exceptional

I have written a very well-organized introduction. There is a clear thesis statement and background information. The three topics are stated very clearly and I have a very clear transition statement that moves the reader into the first body paragraph.
Three Body Paragraphs

an essay contains three body paragraphs between the introduction and conclusion. Each has a topic sentence, supporting details, and a clincher.
Beginning

I don't have three body paragraphs. I have one very long paragraph. The one that I did write doesn't have a topic sentence or a clincher. My paragraph has a few details.
Developing

I have some body paragraphs but I forgot to write a topic sentence and a clincher for each one. I have some details that support my thesis statement.
Proficient

I have three body paragraphs complete with topic sentences and clinchers. My details support my topic sentences and my clinchers all repeat or reflect 2-3 key words of my topic sentences.
Exceptional

I have three well-crafted body paragraphs complete with topic sentences and clinchers. My details were carefully chosen to support my topic sentences. All clinchers repeat or reflect 2-3 key words of my topic sentences.
Conclusion

an essay contains a concluding paragraph that restates the three topics, tells which is the most significant and why, and a final clincher that repeats the title.
Beginning

I don't have a conclusion. I just stopped writing when I thought I was done.
Developing

I have a conclusion. It's just a sentence or two at the end of my essay. I didn't repeat any of my topic sentences. I don't have a final clincher that repeats my title.
Proficient

I have a conclusion. I repeated the three themes. I have indicated which is the most significant and included a brief statement as to why. My final clincher repeats the title of my essay.
Exceptional

I have a well-crafted conclusion. I reworded the three themes from the introduction. I have indicated which is the most significant and included a brief statement as to why. My final clincher repeats the title of my essay.



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