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General 5 paragraph essay rubric
General 5 paragraph essay rubric
Writing Rubric
Rubric Code:
R4BC74
By
welmel
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Content
Proficient
4 pts
Adequate
3 pts
Progressing
2 pts
Beginning
1 pts
Introduction - 5-8 sentences
Proficient
Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Clear and concise Thesis statement.
Adequate
Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Thesis is acceptable.
Progressing
Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.
Thesis is not clear.
Beginning
There is a beginning paragraph but it is not an introduction. Missing at least one element of an introduction.
Thesis statement in inadequate.
3 Supporting Proofs
Each paragraph has between 5-8 sentences
Proficient
Three supporting proofs that are listed in the introduction and are clearly described. At least three quotes are used effectively.
Adequate
Three supporting proofs that are listed in the introduction are adequately described. Quotes are used, and somewhat support the argument.
Progressing
Some supporting proofs that are listed in the introduction.
They are weakly described. Quotes (if used) are irrelevant to the topic.
Beginning
Little or no supporting proofs are listed in the introduction. Proofs are lacking or do not support the thesis.
They are poorly described.
Lacks focus
Conclusion - 5-8 sentences
Proficient
Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.
Adequate
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy, but adequately restates the thesis.
Progressing
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy and does not restate the thesis.
Beginning
Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Conventions
Mechanics
Proficient
Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-2).
Adequate
Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Progressing
There are several errors (5-8) that detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Beginning
There are so many errors (9+) that reading is completely overshadowed by the quantity of errors.
Flow/Transitions/Focus
Proficient
Writing flows easily.
Appropriate transitions used.
Cleverly maintains focus.
Adequate
Vocabulary or writing style needs further development.
Some basic transitions used.
Adequately maintains focus.
Progressing
Sentences are short and/or contain run-ons or comma splices. Flow of essay is hard to follow.
Little to no transitions used.
Maintains some focus.
Beginning
Fragments abound. Difficult to follow meaning.
No Focus.
Word Choice
Proficient
Word choice is at grade level. Shows that student is making an effort to expand vocabulary in writing.
Adequate
Word choice is slightly below what is should be. Student applies some effort in expanding vocabulary in writing
Progressing
Word choice is somewhat limitted. Student applies little effort to expand vocabulary in writing.
Beginning
Word Choice is limitted. Student makes no effort to expand vocabulary.
APA Format
Proficient
APA format is used correctly.
Adequate
Some aspect of APA are not used correctly.
Progressing
Some aspects of APA are used correctly.
Beginning
APA format is not used correctly.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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