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5 paragraph essay rubric 5 paragraph essay rubric 5 paragraph essay rubric Rubric Code: M6XB9W By ljkeller Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Content
	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts	Points (N/A)
Introduction	1 Introduction does not introduce topic.	2 Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Key ideas are not obvious.	3 Introductory paragraph introduces the topic. Three key ideas are presented.	4 Introductory paragraph effectively introduces the topic in an interesting way. Three key ideas are clearly presented.	Points
Key Ideas and Details	1 Student does not develop 3 key ideas in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4. There are few details to support the key ideas and no attempt has been made to vary word choice.	2 Student attempts to develop 3 key ideas in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4. Details are present but not developed and word variety is weak.	3 Student develops 3 key ideas in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4. Some effective details are used and there is evidence of word variety.	4 Student develops 3 key ideas effectively in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4. Effective details are use and there is strong evidence of word variety.	Points
Conclusion	1 There is no concluding paragraph in this essay.	2 Concluding paragraph does not restate any ideas from the essay. There is no personal reflection.	3 Concluding paragraph i restates one or two key ideas. Student attempts to use reflection to personalize the concluding paragraph.	4 Concluding paragraph is effective and briefly restates one or two key ideas. Student uses reflection to personalize the concluding paragraph.	Points
Mechanics	1 Errors are obvious and the essay is difficult to read.	2 There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.	3 Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.	4 Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-2).	Points
Transitions	1 Student has used no transitions.	2 Student has used few transitions which makes the essay more difficult to follow.	3 Student has used transitions. As a result, the essay is understandable.	4 Student has appropriately used a variety of transitions. As a result, the essay flows smoothly and is easy to understand.	Points