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5 Paragraph Essay 5 Paragraph Essay Your essay should be typed and in MLA format. Rubric Code: SX9B6BB By Jonesa03 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

5 Paragraph Essay
	Excellent 4 pts	Average 3 pts	Poor 2 pts	Not Acceptable 1 pts
Introductory Paragraph	Excellent This paragraph starts with a strong hook. Thesis statement is clearly to the point that will be proven within the essay. Thoughtful transition between the hook to the thesis.	Average Thesis statement and/or hook are somewhat effective. Thesis statement is one declarative sentence.	Poor Thesis statement and/or hook is not very clear or effective.	Not Acceptable Thesis statement and/or hook are not acceptable
Body Paragraphs	Excellent All necessary paragraphs include a thoughtful transition. All paragraphs help to develop the thesis statement.	Average Most paragraphs include a thoughtful transition. Most paragraphs emphasize the thesis statement.	Poor Not many paragraphs include a thoughtful transition. Not many paragraphs emphasize the thesis statement.	Not Acceptable Paragraphs are not acceptable. They do not emphasize the thesis and do not use transitions.
Conclusion Paragraph	Excellent Does an excellent job of restating thesis. The paragraph is a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph has a strong conclusion sentence.	Average Thesis is restated well. The paragraph is a good summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph has a good conclusion sentence.	Poor Thesis is not restated very well. The paragraph is not a good summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph needs a stronger conclusion sentence.	Not Acceptable Paragraph is not acceptable. It does not restate thesis, summarize points made in the body paragraphs, or conclude well.
English Conventions	Excellent Sentence structures vary, subject and verbs agree, varied vocabulary is used, correct punctuation is used. has good use of transitions. Correct spelling and capitalization.	Average Sentence structures vary, subject is used, correct punctuation is used. Correct spelling and capitalization.	Poor Correct spelling and capitalization.	Not Acceptable Mostly correct spelling.
Writing Process	Excellent Clear evidence that the writing process was utilized. Rough-copy with edits and revisions thoroughly completed and submitted.	Average Writing process was utilized. Rough-copy with revisions completed and submitted.	Poor Some of the writing process was utilized. More time could be spent on completing rough draft, editing and revising. Partial rough draft completed and submitted	Not Acceptable Writing process was not used. No rough draft completed and submitted.