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Five Paragraph Informative Essay Rubric 
Five Paragraph Informative Essay Rubric
Five Paragraph Informative Essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: T2WA32B
By prendon
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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Good Effort

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Fair Effort

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Little Effort

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Introduction

Great Effort

Very well developed introduction. It engages the reader and creates interest in the topic.
Good Effort

The introduction creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains and/or introduces the process, it is not very engaging.
Fair Effort

The introduction introduces the topic, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Little Effort

The introduction does not introduce the topic. No controlling point about the process is evident.
Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Great Effort

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the process being described.
Details in the essay are clear and specific, and there are enough details to help the reader see and understand all the steps of process. Concrete sense language is used effectively.
Good Effort

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the process being described.
Details are clear and specific, and the steps in the process can be followed well enough to understand the described process.
Fair Effort

Not all paragraphs contain topic sentences that relate to the process being described.
There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to allow the reader to follow the progression of the process.
Little Effort

There are no apparent topic sentences.Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to relate to the process.
Conclusion

Great Effort

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay. It makes a point about the process that is creative and interesting.
Good Effort

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay, but it does not make a very interesting point about the process.
Fair Effort

The concluding paragraph relates a conclusion to the process, but it does little to unify the essay around the steps of the process.
Little Effort

There is no apparent conclusion or point made about the process.
Organization/Structure

Great Effort

Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the essay and provides a clear step-by-step description of the process. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively to indicate the time order of the steps.
Good Effort

Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the essay. All steps are covered and in the correct order.
Fair Effort

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing. Some steps may be missing or not in the proper order.
Little Effort

No discernible organization. Transitions are not present.
Cannot discern a logical explanation of the process.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

word choice.
Great Effort

Writing is smooth and skillful. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate word choice is used throughout the essay. Vivid sensory language is used to create clear images.
Good Effort

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent and appropriate word choice throughout.
Fair Effort

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The word choice, while adequate, does not clearly explain the topic.
Little Effort

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences.
The word choice is inadequate and does not explain the topic.
Spelling

Great Effort

Spelling is generally correct.
Good Effort

Some spelling errors.
Fair Effort

Several spelling errors.
Little Effort

Many spelling errors.
Effort

Great Effort

The student followed all of the directions. The student put more effort into the essay than what was required.
Good Effort

The student followed most of the directions.The student put good effort to the essay.
Fair Effort

The student followed some of the directions. More effort was needed to have a better finish for the essay.
Little Effort

The student did not follow directions. The student put minimal to no effort into the essay.



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