iRubric: 5 paragraph essay rubric

Introduction does not introduce topic.

Hook doesn't pertain to the topic.

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Points are not obvious.

Hook attempts to address the topic.

Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.

Hook adequately addresses the topic.

Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Hook addresses the topic in an interesting way.

Body paragraphs don't have clear topic sentences that pertain to the main points stated in the thesis statement. They don't give supporting examples or details.

Body paragraphs' topic sentences are somewhat related to the main points stated in the thesis statement, but may be out of order. They give inadequate supporting examples or details.

Body paragraphs' topic sentences pertain to the main points stated in the thesis statement. They provide adequate supporting examples or details.

Body paragraphs' topic sentences clearly and successfully re-state the main points in the thesis statement in the order in which they were introduced in the thesis statement. The paragraphs provide good supporting examples or details.

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.

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

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

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

No sources are cited.

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

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.

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

Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.

There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.

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

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

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

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

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

The writing is clear and easy to understand.