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Five Paragraph Expository Essay 
Five Paragraph Expository Essay
The following guidelines are for use in evaluating a five-paragraph format essay.
Rubric Code: VX7752C
By amuseteacher
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Five Paragraph Essay
  Level 4

25 pts

Level 3

15 pts

Level 2

10 pts

Level 1

5 pts

Introduction Paragraph

Level 4

-Paragraph gives clear thesis statement
-Introduces two or three key ideas to be expanded in the body of the essay
-a strong opening that catches the attention and interest of the reader (HOOK)
Level 3

-Paragraph gives thesis statement
-Ideas included are on topic, logical
-Word choices or sentence structure somewhat creates stronger audience appeal (HOOK)
Level 2

-Paragraph does not clearly give a thesis statement.
-need to decide on your point of view and then write a clear statement.
-Need to write three clear ideas to support your point of view.
- Check that all your ideas are on topic.
Level 1

-Paragraph does not present a thesis statement
-No HOOK.
2-3 Body Paragraphs

Level 4

-Paragraphs are easy to follow (ideas follow thesis)
-gives topic sentences and strong supporting detail
-has smooth transitions
Level 3

-Paragraphs are usually easy to follow (a few ideas may be weakly presented)
-Has topic sentences and gives general supporting details
-Has somewhat smooth transitions.
Level 2

-Paragraphs are not easy to follow (ideas are unorganized)
-Topic sentences are weak or for some paragraphs may be missing
-Support for ideas are weak, missing or may not support the overall topic.
- transitions are unclear<BR>
-paragraphing skills need to be practise to develop a clear topic sentence with facts that support the ideas being presented<BR>
-research for the topic may need to be done to provided the needed facts to support the ideas presen
Level 1

-There are not 2-3 body paragraphs
-Review the model and the graphic organizer and use them as a frame for how to write a paragraph.
Conclusion Paragraph

Level 4

-Paragraph reviews the main idea and thesis statement
Level 3

-Paragraph somewhat reviews the thesis statement.
Level 2

-Paragraph does not review the thesis statement
-There is no clear conclusion--the essay just ends.
Level 1

-There is no conclusion
-Clearly write a statement that reminds the reader what the main idea is for the essay.
Mechanics/Usage/Grammar

Level 4

-Essay has a few and minor mechanical errors (spelling, proper capitalization, frags, and run-ons).
Level 3

-Essay has some mistakes (spelling, proper capitalization, frags, and run-ons) but errors do not detract from the writer's message.
Level 2

-Essay has many mistakes (spelling, proper capitalization, frags, and run-ons).
-Revision is needed to improve flow of language and improve communication.
Level 1

-Essay has many (spelling, proper capitalization, frags, and run-ons) errors
-Needs to be edited and revised extensively.



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