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Three Paragraph Essay Rubric 
Three Paragraph Essay Rubric
Three paragraph essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: ZXWC8XB
By shorne88
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Very well developed introduction. It engages the reader and creates interest. It contains and/or introduces the process and state the author's point about the process. It also cover the whole process.
Good

The introduction statement creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contain and/or introduce the process, it is not very engaging; although, it does cover the whole process.
Fair

The introduction statement introduces the process, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it lacks detail and creativity. May not cover the whole process.
Poor

The introduction statement does not introduce the process. No controlling point about the process is evident.
Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the process being described.<BR>
Details in the essay are clear and specific, and there are enough details to help the reader see and understand all the steps of process. Concrete sense language is used effectively.
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the process being described.<BR>
Details are clear and specific, and the steps in the process can be followed well enough to understand the described process.
Fair

Not all paragraphs contain topic sentences that relate to the process being described.<BR>
There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to allow the reader to follow the progression of the process.
Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences.Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to relate to the process.
Conclusion

Excellent

The concluding statement effectively unifies the essay. It makes a point about the process that is creative and interesting.
Good

The concluding statement effectively unifies the essay, but it does not make a very interesting point about the process.
Fair

The concluding statement relates a conclusion to the process, but it does little to unify the essay around the steps of the process.
Poor

There is no apparent conclusion statement or point made about the process.
Organization/Structure

Excellent

Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the essay and provides a clear step-by-step description of the process. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively to indicate the time order of the steps.
Good

Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the essay. All steps are covered and in the correct order.
Fair

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing. Some steps may be missing or not in the proper order.
Poor

No discernible organization. Transitions are not present.<BR>
Cannot discern a logical explanation of the process.
Mechanics

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.



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