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5 paragraph essay rubric
5 Paragraph Essay Rubric: Research Essay
Rubric Code: U6C8C5
By lisaeslteacher
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Emergent

0 pts

Developing

2 pts

Expanding

4 pts

Proficient

6 pts

Points

(N/A)

Introduction

Emergent

Introduction does not introduce topic.
Developing

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Points are not obvious.
Expanding

Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Proficient

Introduction is concise and 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.
The thesis does not relate to rest of essay.
Expanding

Thesis statement is somewhat clear, but could be worded better.
It relates somewhat to rest of essay.
Proficient

Thesis statement is stated clearly. The student's purpose is clear and easy to follow.
Points
Organization

Emergent

Fails to organize ideas.
Developing

Shows some evidence of an organizational plan.
Expanding

Uses an identifiable
organizational plan.
Proficient

Establishes a clear and logical organization.
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
Conclusion

Emergent

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Developing

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Expanding

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy or does not restate the thesis.
Proficient

Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.
Points
Research

Emergent

Shows little or no research and shows a lack of understanding of the topic.
Developing

Did some research and attempted to create use it in the writing.
Expanding

Did good research and uses some of the research to explain the topic.
Proficient

Presents thorough research and combines the research with own ideas to explain topic well.
Points
Sources Cited

Emergent

No sources are cited.
Developing

Sources cited page gives limited information on 1-3 sources used.
Expanding

Sources Cited page gives all necessary information on sources. The student forgot to include either a book or a website, or used only 2 sources.
Proficient

Sources Cited page gives all necessary information on at least 3 sources use, including at least one book and one website.
Points
Conventions
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

Some errors are found. They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Proficient

Few or no errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are found.
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
Clarity

Emergent

The writing is jumbled and the meaning is not clear to the reader.
Developing

The overall idea is clear, but some points are impossible to understand.
Expanding

The writing is generally clear, but some sentence structure or vocabulary usage needs improvement.
Proficient

The writing is clear and easy to understand.
Points



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