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5-Paragraph Essay Rubric 
5-Paragraph Argumentative Essay Rubric
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of paragraph organization by writing a 5-paragraph essay utilizing the writing process of planning, organizing, writing, evaluating and revising. The essay is supported by research with citations.
Rubric Code: PX26573
By gmagrino
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 5 Paragraph Essay
  Super!

5 pts

Very good effort!

4 pts

Okay.

3 pts

Could do better

2 pts

Oops!

1 pts

Argumentative Topic

Super!

First paragraph has a topic sentence and a main idea introducing the topic and the situation surrounding the topic. It is interesting and attention grabbing.
Very good effort!

First paragraph has a topic sentence and a main idea introducing the topic. It is interesting.
Okay.

First paragraph has a topic sentence and introduces the topic but it is very basic and doesn't necessarily grab reader's attention.
Could do better

Attempts to address the topic but with little or no success. Is missing many important ideas to introduce the topic and the situation. It is very short.
Oops!

There is no introductory paragraph.
Organization

Super!

Establishes a clear and logical organization. Has written five paragraphs. Uses transitional phrases to move from one paragraph to another. Conclusion is a summary of the whole document.
Very good effort!

Establishes a clear and logical organization. Has written 3 to 4 paragraphs. Uses transitional phrases to move from one paragraph to another. Is missing a conclusion.
Okay.

Has written 2-3 paragraphs. Uses transitional phrases. Is missing a conclusion/and or introduction.
Could do better

Has written 2-3 paragraphs, but does not include transitional phrases, and/or include a conclusion.
Oops!

Has written only 1 or 2 paragraphs.
Development & Details

Super!

Weaves one relevant research information details and ideas into each paragraph by using a direct citation from a source. Points out most important reason. Every idea is properly cited.
Very good effort!

Weaves less than two relevant research information details and ideas into the essay. Fails to point out most important reason. Missing some citations.
Okay.

Weaves only 1 relevant research detail into essay.
Fails to point out most important one. Includes some citiations.
Could do better

Information included does not support topic sentence. Includes some citations.
Oops!

Does not include any citations.
Conventions of English and mechanic

Super!

Free of errors. Has no grammatical errors, capitalization errors, spelling errors, punctuation errors or typographical errors. Uses a variety of sentences; some complex and some simple. Includes proper citation form. Includes paragraph indentations.
Very good effort!

Has some grammatical errors, capitalization errors, spelling errors, punctuation errors or typographical errors. Uses ONLY complex sentences OR simple sentences. Includes proper citation form most of the time. Includes paragraph indentaions.
Okay.

Has several grammatical errors, capitalization errors, spelling errors, punctuation errors or typographical errors. Only writes in simple sentence form. Includes proper citation form some of the time. Includes paragraph indentations.
Could do better

Has numerous errors.
Does not always include proper citation form.
Does not always indent for new paragraphs.
Oops!

Has numerous errors that make reading the document difficult.
Format

Super!

Follows MLA format:

12 point font
Double Spaced
Times New Roman
Heading
3 proper Citations
OR
Hand written neatly with a proper heading/3 proper citations.
Very good effort!

Missing one of the MLA Requirements
OR
Hand written with out one of the requirements but still neat.
Okay.

Missing 2 of the MLA Requirements
OR
Hand written with out one of the citations and not too neat.
Could do better

Missing 1 or 2 of the citations and/or not neat
Oops!

No citations and/or not legible.



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