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5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
5 Paragraph Essay Rubric: Research Essay
Rubric Code:
N4C783
By
sbeker
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Content
Emergent
0 pts
Developing
2 pts
Expanding
4 pts
Proficient
6 pts
Points
(N/A)
Introduction
Hook
Emergent
Introduction does not introduce topic.
Hook doesn't pertain to the topic.
Developing
Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Points are not obvious.
Hook attempts to address the topic.
Expanding
Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Hook adequately addresses the topic.
Proficient
Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Hook addresses the topic in an interesting way.
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.
The thesis does not relate to rest of essay. Thesis statement attempts to state main points, but they aren't clear.
Expanding
Thesis statement is somewhat clear, but could be worded better.
It relates somewhat to rest of essay. Thesis statement states three main points, but they aren't clear.
Proficient
Thesis statement is stated clearly. The student's purpose is clear and easy to follow. Thesis statement states three main points clearly and concisely.
Points
Organization of Body Paragraphs
Emergent
Body paragraphs don't have clear topic sentences that pertain to the main points stated in the thesis statement. They don't give supporting examples or details.
Developing
Body paragraphs' topic sentences are somewhat related to the main points stated in the thesis statement, but may be out of order. They give inadequate supporting examples or details.
Expanding
Body paragraphs' topic sentences pertain to the main points stated in the thesis statement. They provide adequate supporting examples or details.
Proficient
Body paragraphs' topic sentences clearly and successfully re-state the main points in the thesis statement in the order in which they were introduced in the thesis statement. The paragraphs provide good supporting examples or details.
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.
Expanding
There are three supporting points, though they may not be specific enough. Details are included, but may not fully support points.
Proficient
Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points.
Points
Conclusion
Emergent
No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Developing
Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis statement.
Expanding
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy or does not restate the thesis.
Proficient
Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.
Points
Research
Emergent
Shows little or no research and shows a lack of understanding of the topic.
Developing
Did some research and attempted to create use it in the writing.
Expanding
Did good research and uses some of the research to explain the topic.
Proficient
Presents thorough research and combines the research with own ideas to explain topic well.
Points
Sources Cited
Emergent
No sources are cited.
Developing
Sources cited page gives limited information on 1-3 sources used.
Expanding
Sources Cited page gives all necessary information on sources. The student forgot to include either a book or a website, or used only 2 sources.
Proficient
Sources Cited page gives all necessary information on at least 3 sources use, including at least one book and one website.
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.
Expanding
Some errors are found. They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Proficient
Few or no errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are found.
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.
Expanding
Vocabulary or writing style needs further development.
Some basic transitions used.
Proficient
Writing has voice and flows easily.
Appropriate transitions used.
Points
Clarity
Emergent
The writing is jumbled and the meaning is not clear to the reader.
Developing
The overall idea is clear, but some points are impossible to understand.
Expanding
The writing is generally clear, but some sentence structure or vocabulary usage needs improvement.
Proficient
The writing is clear and easy to understand.
Points
Keywords:
ESL research essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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