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Schooled Essay 
Kasel's MLA 5 Paragraph Essay
Write a five paragraph essay utilizing five paragraph essay structure.
Rubric Code: KX4556W
By amy106
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Almost Meets Expectations

2 pts

Emerging

1 pts

Introductory Paragraph

Exceeds Expectations

This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader. Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay. Thoughtful transition between the "attention grabber" to the thesis.
Meets Expectations

This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader. Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay.
Almost Meets Expectations

Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay.
Emerging

This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader.
First Body Paragraph

Exceeds Expectations

It begins with a thoughtful transition. This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point. It must be effectively explained. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
Meets Expectations

This paragraph included the thesis statement's first main point. It was effectively explained, and precise and extensive details were used in support.
Almost Meets Expectations

This paragraph included the thesis statement's first main point. It had a solid topic sentence. It may or may not have had a transition. It must be effectively explained. Some details were given and supported.
Emerging

There is no transition or topic sentence. The ideas were not effectively explained or supported with details.
Second Body Paragraph

Exceeds Expectations

It begins with a thoughtful transition. This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point. It must be effectively explained. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
Meets Expectations

This paragraph included the thesis statement's first main point. It was effectively explained, and precise and extensive details were used in support.
Almost Meets Expectations

This paragraph included the thesis statement's first main point. It had a solid topic sentence. It may or may not have had a transition. It must be effectively explained. Some details were given and supported.
Emerging

There is no transition or topic sentence. The ideas were not effectively explained or supported with details.
Third Body Paragraph

Exceeds Expectations

It begins with a thoughtful transition. This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point. It must be effectively explained. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
Meets Expectations

This paragraph included the thesis statement's first main point. It was effectively explained, and precise and extensive details were used in support.
Almost Meets Expectations

This paragraph included the thesis statement's first main point. It had a solid topic sentence. It may or may not have had a transition. It must be effectively explained. Some details were given and supported.
Emerging

There is no transition or topic sentence. The ideas were not effectively explained or supported with details.
Conclusion

Exceeds Expectations

The last paragraph is a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. The points were tied back to the essay's purpose. The last sentence is thoughtful and leaves the reader with something to ponder.
Meets Expectations

The last paragraph is a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. The points were again tied back to the essay's purpose.
Almost Meets Expectations

The last paragraph is a thorough summary of the points made within the essay.
Emerging

The last paragraph gave a partial summary of the points made within the essay.
English Conventions

Exceeds Expectations

Sentence structures vary, varied vocabulary is used, correct punctuation is used. Correct spelling and capitalization.
Meets Expectations

Sentence structures vary, correct punctuation is used.
Correct spelling and capitalization.
Almost Meets Expectations

Correct spelling and capitalization.
Emerging

Mostly correct spelling.



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