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General 5 paragraph essay rubric
General 5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code:
W32C4C
By
slkruse
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Content
Proficient
4 pts
Adequate
3 pts
Progressing
2 pts
Beginning
1 pts
Introduction - 3-6 sentences
Proficient
Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Adequate
Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Progressing
Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.
Beginning
There is a beginning paragraph but it is not an introduction. Missing at least one element of an introduction.
Thesis Statement
Proficient
Thesis statement is stated clearly.
Adequate
Thesis statement is stated clearly.
Progressing
Thesis is unclear and does not relate to rest of essay.
Beginning
Thesis statement is missing, but a general idea of what paper is about is in the first paragraph.
3 Supporting Proofs
Each paragraph has between 3-7 sentences
Proficient
Three supporting proofs are listed in the introduction and are listed in the order they are written about.
They are clearly described.
Adequate
Three supporting proofs are listed in the introduction and are listed in the order they are written about.
They are adequately described.
Progressing
Some supporting proofs are listed in the introduction but are not written about in order or are not written about at all.
They are weakly described.
Beginning
Little or no supporting proofs are listed in the introduction. Proofs are lacking or do not support the thesis.
They are poorly described.
Supporting Points and Details
Proficient
Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points. Cited examples support the details and are sufficiently explained.
(4 or more points)
Adequate
There are supporting points to support thesis. Details are included, but may not fully support points. Supporting examples are adequately explained.
(3 points)
Progressing
There may be some supporting points; details are inadequate or not explained sufficiently. Not all points link to thesis statement.
Beginning
The ideas expressed are only opinion and are not supported or do not support the thesis statement.
Conclusion - 3-4 sentences
Proficient
Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.
Adequate
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy and does not restate the thesis.
Progressing
Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Beginning
The essay has a final paragraph, but the essay has no end.
Conventions
Mechanics
Proficient
Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-2).
Adequate
Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Progressing
There are several errors (5-8) that detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Beginning
There are so many errors (9+) that reading is completely overshadowed by the quantity of errors.
Flow/Transitions
Proficient
Writing flows easily.
Appropriate transitions used.
Adequate
Vocabulary or writing style needs further development.
Some basic transitions used.
Progressing
Sentences are short and/or contain run-ons or comma splices. Flow of essay is hard to follow.
Little to no transitions used.
Beginning
Fragments abound. Difficult to follow meaning.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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