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Three Paragraph Essay RUBRIC 
5 Paragraph Essay RUBRIC
Rubric Code: VXA766C
By marieruth
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Introductory Paragraph

Superior

The introduction contains a topic sentence (hook); the body explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion presents the last step or another logical ending.
Advanced

The introduction contains a topic sentence (hook), but the sentence may be unclear, imprecise, or undeveloped; the body explains only some of the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion does not present the last step or any other logical reflection on the process.
Average

The introduction lacks a topic sentence (hook); the body does not break the process into steps; the conclusion is missing or repetitive
Beginner

Essay did not include an Introductory Paragraph or Thesis Statement.
Conclusion

Superior

Essay included a Conclusion which stated a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. The points were once again tied back to the essay's thesis statement
Advanced

Closing paragraph concludes essay in satisfactory manner. However, author's position and / or an effective restatement of main idea or thesis may be lacking.
Average

Conclusion is weak and at times confusing in terms of author's position with little reference to main idea or thesis.
Beginner

Essay did not include a
Conclusion
Readability: Spelling & Punctuation

Superior

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
Advanced

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
Average

Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the process
Beginner

Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding of the process.
Using Transitions

Superior

Logical, consistent,
seamless transitions
between ideas.
Advanced

The writer generally uses transitions effectively, but the order of events is slightly confusing
Average

Transitions between
ideas are present, but
could be more clear.
Beginner

Transitions not
present.
Organization

Superior

The degree to which the essay is focused clearly and logically ordered clarified by paragraphs and transitions.
Advanced

Transitions between
ideas are clear, but
they are obvious and
could be more
seamless
Average

ineffective prewriting
unfocused: ___lacks unity ___lacks coherence
organization into paragraphs
transitions between ideas and/or paragraphs
Beginner

The essay shows no signs of organization and lacks vital information.
Format

Superior

Essay's format is clear and organized. Essay equals the minimum length of 3 paragraphs.
Advanced

Paper is 2 paragraphs.
Average

Essay is somewhat organized but not quite complete. Paper is 2 paragraphs.
Beginner

Essay has no clear format, or distinction between paragraphs. Essay did not equal the minimum length of 3 full paragrahs. Paper is 1 or less than one paragraph.



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