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5 paragraph essay rubric 
5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code: QB7225
By ccassid8
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Emergent

0 pts

Developing

2 pts

Expanding

4 pts

Proficient

6 pts

Points

(N/A)

Introduction

Emergent

Introduction does not introduce topic.
Developing

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Topic is somewhat unclear and uninteresting.
Expanding

Introduction introduces topic but does little to hook the reader's attention.
Proficient

Introductory sentence introduces topic in an eye-catching and interesting way.
Points
Thesis Statement

Emergent

No evidence of a thesis statement. Cause and three effects cannot be found in introduction.
Developing

There is some evidence of a thesis statement, but it is not clear. Thesis is not underlined.
Expanding

Thesis statement is somewhat clear. Thesis states the cause and three effects in an unclear manner. Statement could be more effectively worded. Thesis is not underlined.
Proficient

Thesis statement is stated clearly and includes the cause and three effects discussed in the essay. Thesis statement is underlined.
Points
Body Paragraphs

Emergent

Body paragraphs are inadequate and do not contain seven sentences. Paragraphs do not follow the correct format, and no sentences are underlined or italicized.
Developing

Body paragraphs contain less then seven sentences and loosely follow the correct format. No sentences are underlined or italicized.
Expanding

Each body paragraph contains seven sentences and follows the correct body paragraph format. No sentences are underlined or italicized.
Proficient

Each body paragraph contains 7 sentences. Essays has an underlined topic sentence summarizing the paragraph, three italicized main points, and three researched support sentences.
Points
Conclusion

Emergent

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Developing

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis. Concluding sentence is uninteresting.
Expanding

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points but does not restate the thesis. Concluding sentence is mildly interesting.
Proficient

Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way. Concluding sentence leaves the reader eager to read more. Concluding sentence is exciting. Essay ends with a bang!
Points
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

Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Proficient

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-2).
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.
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