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5 Paragraph Essay
5 Paragraph Essay
Your essay should be typed and include a KWO and rough draft
Rubric Code:
EXA7XWW
By
Jbonilla
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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5 Paragraph Essay
Excellent
8 pts
Average
5 pts
Poor
3 pts
Not Acceptable
0 pts
Introductory Paragraph
Excellent
This paragraph starts with a strong hook. Thesis statement is clearly stated and is the last sentence of the paragraph. At least 3 sentence starters and 3 dress ups are used.
Average
Thesis statement and/or hook are somewhat effective. Thesis is the last sentence of the introduction.
Less than three sentence starters and/or dress ups are used.
Poor
Thesis statement and/or hook is not very clear or effective, or the thesis is not in the correct place. Less than two sentence starters and/or dress ups are used.
Not Acceptable
Thesis statement and/or hook are not acceptable or are not present.
Body Paragraph1
Excellent
Paragraph contains both a topic and clincher sentence.
At least 4 sentence starters and 4 dress ups are used. Everything in paragraph supports the topic sentence, and matches the thesis statement exactly.
Average
Paragraph contains both a topic and clincher sentence.
At least 3 sentence starters and 3 dress ups are used. Everything in paragraph does not support the topic sentence, or does not match the thesis statement exactly.
Poor
Paragraph contains both a topic and clincher sentence.
At least 2sentence starters and 2 dress ups are used. Everything in paragraph does not support the topic sentence, or does not match the thesis statement exactly.
Not Acceptable
Paragraph contains both a topic or clincher sentence.
At least 2sentence starters and 2 dress ups are used. Everything in paragraph does not support the topic sentence, and does not match the thesis statement exactly.
Body Paragraph 2
Excellent
Paragraph contains both a topic and clincher sentence.
At least 4 sentence starters and 4 dress ups are used. Everything in paragraph supports the topic sentence, and matches the thesis statement exactly.
Average
Paragraph contains both a topic and clincher sentence.
At least 3 sentence starters and 3 dress ups are used. Everything in paragraph does not support the topic sentence, or does not match the thesis statement exactly.
Poor
Paragraph contains both a topic and clincher sentence.
At least 2sentence starters and 2 dress ups are used. Everything in paragraph does not support the topic sentence, or does not match the thesis statement exactly.
Not Acceptable
Paragraph contains both a topic or clincher sentence.
At least 2sentence starters and 2 dress ups are used. Everything in paragraph does not support the topic sentence, and does not match the thesis statement exactly.
Body Paragraph 3
Excellent
Paragraph contains both a topic and clincher sentence.
At least 4 sentence starters and 4 dress ups are used. Everything in paragraph supports the topic sentence, and matches the thesis statement exactly.
Average
Paragraph contains both a topic and clincher sentence.
At least 3 sentence starters and 3 dress ups are used. Everything in paragraph does not support the topic sentence, or does not match the thesis statement exactly.
Poor
.Paragraph contains both a topic and clincher sentence.
At least 2sentence starters and 2 dress ups are used. Everything in paragraph does not support the topic sentence, or does not match the thesis statement exactly.
Not Acceptable
Paragraph contains both a topic or clincher sentence.
At least 2sentence starters and 2 dress ups are used. Everything in paragraph does not support the topic sentence, and does not match the thesis statement exactly.
Conclusion
Excellent
At least 3 sentence starters and 3 dress ups are used. Thesis statement is restated, and the main ideas of paragraphs 2,3, and 4 are restated.
Average
Two sentence starters and 2 dress ups are used. Thesis statement is restated, and the main ideas of paragraphs 2,3, and 4 are restated.
Poor
Two sentence starters and 2 dress ups are used. Thesis statement is unclear, and the main ideas of paragraphs 2,3, and 4 are restated.
Not Acceptable
Two sentence starters and 2 dress ups are used. Thesis statement is not restated, and the main ideas of paragraphs 2,3, and 4 are unclear.
GUMS
Excellent
Essay demonstrates grade level standards in grammar, writing, and research. Proper sentence structure is used, and there are 0-2 errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage
Average
Essay demonstrates grade level standards in grammar, writing, and research. Proper sentence structure is used, and there are 3-4 errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage
Poor
Essay does not demonstrate grade level standards in grammar, writing, and research. Proper sentence structure is not used, and there are 5-6 errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage
Not Acceptable
Essay does not demonstrate grade level standards in grammar, writing, and research. Proper sentence structure is not used, and there are more than 6 errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage
Final draft, rough draft and KWO
Excellent
Final draft, rough draft, and KWO are all present and in the correct order.
Average
Final draft, rough draft, and KWO are all present, but not in the correct order.
Poor
One of the following is missing: final draft, rough draft, or KWO, but the others are in the correct order.
Not Acceptable
One of the following is missing: final draft, rough draft, or KWO, and the others are not in the correct order.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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