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5 paragraph essay rubric 
5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code: T3W696
By amyer1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Emergent

3 pts

Developing

4 pts

Expanding

5 pts

Proficient

6 pts

Points

(N/A)

Grabber

Emergent

Grabber absent
Developing

Attempts grabber and general knowledge statemants
Expanding

grabber and general knowledge statements introduce topic
Proficient

grabber and general knowledge statements introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Points
Thesis Statement

Emergent

No evidence of a thesis statement: student provides a number of related points.
Developing

There is some evidence of a thesis statement, but it is not clear.

Thesis does not relate to rest of essay.
Expanding

Thesis statement is somewhat clear, but could be worded better.

Relates somewhat to rest of essay.
Proficient

Thesis statement is stated clearly.

The student's position is clear and easy to follow.
Points
Supporting Points and Details

Emergent

A thesis statement may be evident.

No supporting points or details are provided.
Developing

There may be one or two supporting points: details are inadequate.
Expanding

There are supporting points, though some may be missing. Details are included, but may not fully support points.
Proficient

Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points.
Points
Mechanics

Emergent

Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Developing

There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Expanding

Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Proficient

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-2).
Points
Flow/Transitions

Emergent

No flow to writing. Argument is difficult to follow.

No transitions used.
Developing

Sentences are short or run-ons. Flow of essay is hard to follow.

Little to no transitions used.
Expanding

Vocabulary or writing style needs further development.

Some basic transitions used.
Proficient

Writing has voice and flows easily.

Appropriate transitions used.
Points
resources

Emergent

no resources sited
Developing

resources not properly sited
Expanding

resources sited for only one or two paragraphs
Proficient

resources appropriately sited
Points
Presentation

Emergent

No rough draft provided,

None or 1 out of 6 directions followed. (typed, name, number, class, date, title)
Developing

Evidence of peer editing. Little or no changes to essay.

Rouch draft hanked in late.

2 out of 6 directions followed.
Expanding

Evidence of peer editing with some attempt to edit essay and make changes.

Rough draft handed in on time with good copy.

4 out of 6 directions followed.
Proficient

Evidence of rough draft changes as needed and/or major reworking based on peer critiques or student self-editing.

Rough draft handed in with good copy.

All 6 directions followed.
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