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Five Paragraph Informative Essay Rubric
Five Paragraph Informative Essay Rubric
Five Paragraph Informative Essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
VX4W54W
By
meeubanks
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Criteria for Essay
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement
Excellent
Very well developed introduction & thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They contain and/or introduce the main points of the essay.
Good
The introduction & thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they contain and/or introduce the process, they are not very engaging; although They contain and/or introduce the main points of the essay.
Fair
The introduction & thesis statement introduce the general idea of the essay but not the main points, or they lack detail and creativity.
Poor
The introduction & thesis statement do not introduce the general idea or are so disorganized as to make it difficult to understand the point of the essay.
Body Paragraphs
Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Excellent
Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the point being described.<BR>
Details in the essay are clear and specific, and there are enough details to help the reader see and understand the point.
Good
Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the point being described.
Details are clear and specific, and there are some details to help readers understand.
Fair
Not all paragraphs contain a topic sentence that relates to the point being described.
Details are clear and specific, and there are some details to help readers understand.
Poor
There are no apparent topic sentences.Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to relate to the main idea.
Conclusion
Excellent
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay. It creatively restates the thesis and leaves the reader with a lasting impression.
Good
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay. It may not restate the thesis or it may not leave the reader with a lasting impression.
Fair
The concluding paragraph somewhat effectively unifies the essay. It does not restate the thesis nor does it leave the reader with a lasting impression.
Poor
There is no apparent conclusion or point made about the topic.
Organization/Structure
Excellent
Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the essay and provides a clear description of the issue. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively to indicate the order of the points.
Good
Logical progression of details with a somewhat clear structure that supports the essay and provides a clear description of the issue. The transitions may be included but are likely not used very effectively to indicate the order of the points.
Fair
Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing. Some steps may be points or not in the proper order (2nd strongest, weakest, strongest).
Poor
No discernible organization. Transitions are not present.
Cannot discern a logical explanation of the main point.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
word choice.
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied sentence structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Vivid sense language is used to create clear images of the process.
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate for the description of the process.
Fair
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. May contain some fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, does not clearly explain the points.
Poor
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains many fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. <BR>
The word choice is inadequate and the main idea is not explained.
Spelling
Excellent
Spelling is generally correct.
Good
Some spelling errors.
Fair
Several spelling errors.
Poor
Many spelling errors.
Effort
Excellent
The students followed all of the directions. The students put more effort into the project than what was required.
Good
The students followed most of the directions.The studdents put good effort to this project .
Fair
The students followed some of the directions.More effort was needed to have a better finish for this product.
Poor
The students failed to follow directions. The students put minimal to no effort into their work.
Keywords:
Process Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Nursing
Types:
Writing
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