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General 5 Paragraph Essay Rubric 
General 5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code: N5723X
By zipper02
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Proficient

20 pts

Adequate

15 pts

Progressing

10 pts

Beginning

5 pts

Introduction/Thesis

The entire essay fits under the umbrella of one main idea. The introduction is interesting and grabs the reader's attention
Proficient

Thesis complete and accurate. Introduction is interesting and exciting to reader.
Adequate

Has a thesis but does not grab reader's attention with introduction.
Progressing

Incomplete/weak thesis.
Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.
Beginning

There is a beginning paragraph but there is no visible thesis.
Body Paragraphs/Support

Has 3 body paragraphs (5-10 sentences). Each paragraph has a single topic sentence and complete supporting details
Proficient

Complete topic sentences. Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points. Cited examples support the details and are sufficiently explained.
Adequate

1 missing topic sentence. There are supporting points to support thesis. Details are included, but may not fully support points. Supporting examples are adequately explained.
Progressing

2-3 missing topic sentences. There may be some supporting points; details are inadequate or not explained sufficiently. Not all points link to thesis statement.
Beginning

Missing body paragraphs or paragraphs with no topic sentences. The ideas expressed are only opinion and are not supported or do not support the thesis statement.
Conclusion - 3-4 sentences

Conclusion restates thesis and makes an impact on the reader.
Proficient

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

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

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

The essay has a final paragraph, but the essay has no end.
Flow/Transitions

Each Word and sentence clearly flows from the one before it. There is no awkwardness.
Proficient

Writing flows easily.

Appropriate transitions used.
Adequate

Vocabulary or writing style needs further development.

Some basic transitions used.
Progressing

Sentences are short and/or contain run-ons or comma splices. Flow of essay is hard to follow.

Little to no transitions used.
Beginning

Fragments abound. Difficult to follow meaning.
Mechanics

Proficient

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-2).
Adequate

Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Progressing

There are several errors (5-8) that detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Beginning

There are so many errors (9+) that reading is completely overshadowed by the quantity of errors.




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