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Five Paragraph Persuasive Essay
Five Paragraph Persuasive Essay
The following guidelines are for use in evaluating a five-paragraph format essay.
Rubric Code:
X73B6X
By
gjhowell
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Five Paragraph Essay
Excellent
10 pts
Good
8 pts
Fair
7 pts
Weak
6 pts
Intro. Paragraph
Excellent
Lead-in sentence grabs reader's attention, demonstrates the importance of the issue, and provides clear point of view.
Good
Lead-in statement mildly attention grabbing; provides weak point of view.
Fair
Lead-in statement is weak; does not grab reader's attention
Weak
Does not give point of view statement.
3 Body Paragraphs
Excellent
Each paragraph gives at least 3 details supporting points made in thesis statement.
Good
Only 2 detail supporting points in thesis statement
Fair
Gives 1 detail to support statement
Weak
No details
Arguments
Excellent
Arguments are used to help to influence the reader. They are relevant and specific.
Good
Arguments are used to help to influence the reader. They are relevant but confusing.
Fair
Arguments are used to help to influence the reader. They may be off-topic or not helpful to the discussion.
Weak
Arguments are are not helpful for influencing the reader.
Conclusion Paragraph
Excellent
Reasons are summed up. A solution is clearly identified with some form of action which provides the reader with a sense of ending
Good
Reasons are restated. A solution is identified with some form of action. The reader can see that the essay is complete.
Fair
Conclusion is really a new idea, but still supports the main argument. A solution is mentioned, but unclear. The reader feels like the essay is unfinished.
Weak
No review of reasons; unclear conclusion of paper. Poor closing
Mechanics/Usage/Grammar
Excellent
No mechanical problems in paper; no spelling errors; no grammar problems, paper is formatted properly, great sentence structure
Good
Very few mechanical problems in paper, no spelling errors, little or no grammar problems, paper is formatted properly, great sentence structure
Fair
Some mistakes and spelling errors; confusing format; some grammar problems; fair sentence structure
Weak
Many spelling mistakes; needs to be edited and revised extensively; messy format; poor structure
Timeliness
Excellent
Turned in on or before due date
Good
1 day late
Fair
2 days late
Weak
3 or more days late
Keywords:
Five Paragraph Essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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