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General 5 paragraph essay rubric 
General 5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code: V38W25
By snl1952
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Proficient

4 pts

Adequate

3 pts

Progressing

2 pts

Beginning

1 pts

Introduction - 3-6 sentences

Proficient

Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Adequate

Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Progressing

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.
Beginning

There is a beginning paragraph but it is not an introduction. Missing at least one element of an introduction.
3 Supporting Proofs

Each paragraph has between 3-7 sentences
Proficient

Three supporting proofs are listed in the introduction and are listed in the order they are written about.
They are clearly described.
Adequate

Three supporting proofs are listed in the introduction and are listed in the order they are written about.
They are adequately described.
Progressing

Some supporting proofs are listed in the introduction but are not written about in order or are not written about at all.
They are weakly described.
Beginning

Little or no supporting proofs are listed in the introduction. Proofs are lacking or do not support the thesis.
They are poorly described.
Supporting Points and Details

Proficient

Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points. Cited examples support the details and are sufficiently explained.
(4 or more points)
Adequate

There are supporting points to support thesis. Details are included, but may not fully support points. Supporting examples are adequately explained.
(3 points)
Progressing

There may be some supporting points; details are inadequate or not explained sufficiently. Not all points link to thesis statement.
Beginning

The ideas expressed are only opinion and are not supported or do not support the thesis statement.
Conclusion - 3-4 sentences

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.
Conventions
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.
Flow/Transitions

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.




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