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Five Paragraph Essay Rubric 
Five Paragraph Essay Rubric
Five Paragraph Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: MX3374X
By vzullo
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Subject: English  
Type: Handout  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Five Paragraph Essay
  Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Partially Proficient

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Introduction

Unsatisfactory

Attempts to introduce topic; following points are not obvious. May contain some irrelevant information. May wander off topic.
Partially Proficient

Introduces topic, but does not engage the reader or does not let the reader know what information will follow.<BR>
May or may not contain a concluding sentence.
Proficient

Contains a clear statement of topic and is concise and introduces topic in aninteresting way.<BR>
May let reader know some of what information will follow.
Advanced

Introduction has a clear and engaging introduction of topic. May Use literary devices to engage the reader. Goes beyond the ordinary or general.
Body Paragraphs

Unsatisfactory

May be fewer than three supporting paragraphs. Paragraphs may lack details or support. Topic sentences may be unclear. May go off topic.
Partially Proficient

Has attempted three supporting paragraphs. Has attempted topic sentences, but support may be vague or irrelevant May be missing closing sentences and transitions.
Proficient

Has three clear supporting paragraphs, each with a topic sentence. Contains supporting details that are relevant. Contains adequate support of the topic. Contains a closing sentence and or transition.
Advanced

Has three clear, well developed supporting paragraphs. May use literary devices, and use quotes or outside sources to support topic. Contains a closing sentence and/or a transition. Goes beyond the obvious.
Conclusion Paragraph

Unsatisfactory

Conclusion may be attempted, but is unclear. It does not restate or summarize the thesis or otherwise conclude the essay for the reader.
Partially Proficient

Conclusion is attempted, but overly general or wordy. Doesn't leave the reader sure of the ending. Does not restate or summarize the thesis statement.
Proficient

Conclusion may provide the summary of support points, restate the thesis in a new way, or sums up the main idea of the essay. The reader understands that the author is finished.
Advanced

The closing was engaging and satisfying. The closing has done more than just restated the thesis statement and main points. The ending leaves the reader contemplating the topic. May use a quote, or literary device to do so.
Mechanics

Unsatisfactory

Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Partially Proficient

There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Proficient

Minimal errors are found. They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Advanced

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal or hard to find.
Planning/Rough Draft

Unsatisfactory

NO planning or rough draft included.
Partially Proficient

Planning or rough draft partially complete.
Proficient

Planning and rough draft complete with some detail.
Advanced

Planning and rough draft completed with great detail and care.




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