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5-Paragraph Essay Rubric HCS
5-Paragraph Essay Rubric HCS
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of paragraph organization by writing a 5-paragraph essay utilizing the writing process of planning, organizing, writing, evaluating and revising. *Note: The first 5 criteria of this rubric have been duplicated from the the Steck-Vaughn GED Essay. This is an essay on their characters that they are drawing, illustrating, and giving an oral presentation in a later class.
Rubric Code:
SCA68X
By
MrsVenuto
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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5-Paragraph Essay
Effective
8 pts
Adequate
7 pts
Marginal
6 pts
Below Marginal
5 pts
Requirements
Effective
All of the requirements (MLA, quotes/support) were met.
Adequate
Almost all of the requirements were met.
Marginal
Most of the requirements were met.
Below Marginal
Many requirements were not met.
Intro. and Thesis
Effective
The introduction includes a hook, title of book and author, and an effective thesis statement.
Adequate
A hook and thesis are present but not effective as they could be.
Marginal
The essay includes an attempt at an introduction but isn't smooth & doesn't include a complete thesis statement.
Below Marginal
Important information is absent. Introduction is not developed and does not include a thesis statement.
Body Paragraphs
Effective
Each paragraph contains an effective topic sentence and relative, concrete details. All supporting details serve to substantiate the thesis statement.
Adequate
Topic sentences are stated in some body paragraphs. Supporting details are relevant, but some key issues are unsupported or weak.
Marginal
Topic sentences are weak. Supporting details are typically unclear or not related to the topic. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Below Marginal
No topic sentences or no concrete details are present. The organization makes for a difficult read.
Conclusion
Effective
The conclusion includes an effective restatement of the thesis, and relates back to the hook in the introduction.
Adequate
Conclusion is missing some necessary components, but does restate the author's position or main topic.
Marginal
The conclusion is awkward and missing many necessary components.
Below Marginal
There is no restatement of the thesis and no summary of the essay.
Conventions/Grammar
Effective
Author makes virtually no errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation.
Adequate
Author makes some errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation.
Marginal
Author makes several errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation.
Below Marginal
Author makes excessive mistakes in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Editing
Effective
Author followed all editing notes and effectively changed/corrected any errors.
Adequate
Author missed some editing notes or didn't make effective changes.
Marginal
Author made some corrections, but missed many of the editing notes.
Below Marginal
Author did not make editing changes or corrections.
Keywords:
writing, 5-paragraph, essay
Subjects:
English
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Types:
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