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Expository Five Paragraph Essay
Middle-of-the-Term Five Paragraph Essay
The following guidelines are for use in evaluating a five-paragraph format essay.
Rubric Code:
X37653
By
wtmelon
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Five Paragraph Essay
Great
5 pts
Fair
3 pts
Needs improvement
1 pts
Intro. Paragraph
Great
Lead-in sentence grabs reader's attention, gives clear thesis statement with three points writer will discuss.
Fair
Lead-in statement mildly attention grabbing, gives weak thesis with less than three points
Needs improvement
does not give thesis, does not grab reader's attention
3 Body Paragraphs
Great
3 to 5 sentences per paragraph, transitions are smooth, vocabulary is academic, keeps reader's attention. Each paragraph gives 2 or 3 details supporting points made in thesis statement.
Fair
somewhat smooth transitions, vocabulary needs work. Only 1 detail supporting points in thesis statement.
Needs improvement
does not keep reader's attention, transitions are unclear. No details
Conclusion Paragraph
Great
thesis is paraphrase in an interesting manner, concludes paper clearly, vocabulary is academic. Intriguing closing statement.
Fair
thesis is paraphrased, does not clearly conclude paragraph. Uninteresting closing statement.
Needs improvement
no thesis, unclear conclusion of paper. Poor closing.
Mechanics/Usage/Grammar
Great
Very few mechanical problems in paper, no spelling errors, little or no grammar problems, paper is formatted properly, great sentence structure, on time
Fair
some mistakes and spelling errors, confusing format, some grammar problems, fair sentence structure.
Needs improvement
many spelling mistakes, needs to be edited and revised extensively, messy format, poor structure, late
Keywords:
Five Paragraph Essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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