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New Year's Resolution Essay - 5 Paragraphs 
5 Paragraph Essay
Rubric Code: XXAW355
By cgolleher
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Average

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Not Acceptable

1 pts

Introductory Paragraph

Excellent

This paragraph starts with a strong hook. Thesis statement is clear.
The point of the paper is communicated. Thoughtful transition between the hook to the thesis.
Average

Thesis statement and/or hook are somewhat effective. The introduction is a good start, but needs clarity.
Poor

Thesis statement and/or hook is not very clear or effective.
The introduction included a phrase like "I'm going to write about... or anything similar.
Not Acceptable

Thesis statement and/or hook are not acceptable
Body Paragraphs

Excellent

All paragraphs help to develop the thesis statement. Each body paragraph explains a reason for choosing the resolution or explains how the goal will be accomplished.
Average

Most body paragraph explains a reason for choosing the resolution or explains how the goal will be accomplished.
Poor

Not many paragraphs emphasize the thesis statement.
Not Acceptable

Paragraphs are not acceptable. They do not emphasize the point of the essay.
Conclusion Paragraph

Excellent

Does an excellent job of restating thesis. The paragraph is a thorough summary of the points made within the essay.
Paragraph has a strong conclusion sentence.
Average

Thesis is restated well. The paragraph is a good summary of the points made within the essay.
Paragraph has a good conclusion sentence.
Poor

Thesis is not restated very well. The paragraph is not a good summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph needs a stronger conclusion sentence. The conclusion includes a phrase like "So that's my resolution paper...the end"
Not Acceptable

Paragraph is not acceptable. It does not restate thesis, summarize points made in the body paragraphs, or conclude well.
English Conventions

Excellent

Sentence structures vary, subject and verbs agree, varied vocabulary is used, correct punctuation is used. Correct spelling and capitalization. The essay contains 1 or less mistakes in grammar.
Average

Sentence structures vary, subject is used, correct punctuation is used.
Correct spelling and capitalization. The essay contains 3 or less mistakes in grammar.
Poor

Correct spelling and capitalization. The essay contains more than 3 mistakes in grammar.
Not Acceptable

Mostly correct spelling. The essay is hard to follow because of the mistakes in conventions.
Pre-Writing

Excellent

All four stages of pre-writing are done thoroughly.
There is evidence of brainstorming, outlining, revision, and editing.
Average

There is evidence of 3 of the 4 following: brainstorming, outlining, revision, and editing.
Poor

There is evidence of 2 of the 4 following: brainstorming, outlining, revision, and editing.
Not Acceptable

There is little evidence of pre-writing.




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