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Analytical Essay--5 Paragraph Process Essay Analytical Essay--5 Paragraph Process Essay Evaluation of a five-paragraph process essay. Rubric Code: W2B39W By EPassiou Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

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	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Focus	Poor Essay lacks focus and purpose is questionable	Fair Essay is somewhat focused and purpose is sometimes not clear. The direction of the essay can be put together by the reader.	Good Essay is mostly well-focused and purpose is clear. The essay has a general thesis statement.	Excellent Essay is well-focused and purpose is clear. The essay has a clear three-point thesis statement.
Developmental Processes	Poor Writer does not appear to understand how the author uses the developmental process of writing to get his/her message across to the reader	Fair Writer provides a few examples but lacks detail. Steps in the process are named.	Good Writer gives examples and follows up with some detail. Steps in the process are named and placed in logical order.	Excellent Writer uses examples and follows up with clear, specific details. Steps in the process are named and clearly, logically presented.
Organization/Unity	Poor Essay lacks organization and uses few if any transitional devices to create unity and fluidity	Fair Essay is somewhat organized but uses few transitional devices to create unity and fluidity	Good Essay is mostly well-organized and uses some transitional devices to create unity and fluidity	Excellent Essay is well-organized and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity
Language Usage	Poor Writer has problems using language to communicate his/her message	Fair Writer's command of language is immature	Good Writer's command of language is not as sophisticated	Excellent Writer has mature command of the language
Grammar/Mechanics	Poor Writing has several grammar and mechanical errors and understanding is impeded	Fair Writing has several grammar and mechanical errors but understanding is not impeded	Good Writing has a few grammar and mechanical errors but does not impeded understanding	Excellent Writer has excellent command of grammar and mechanics