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