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TOEFL / 5 Paragraph Essay: Compare/Contrast Rubric Code: WX4C493 By sstebbins Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 9-12

5 paragraph essay
	Very Good 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Needs Improvement 2 pts	Unsatisfactory 1 pts
Mechanics	Very Good Name, date, class, teacher, assignment, and title are in the proper place. Document is double spaced, size 12 font, margins are reasonable.	Good Most of the directions were followed.	Needs Improvement Some of the directions were followed.	Unsatisfactory Directions were not followed.
Introductory Paragraph	Very Good A brief introduction including a strong topic sentence (thesis).	Good Introduction is good but topic sentence is weak.	Needs Improvement Introduction is too long or too short; weak topic sentence.	Unsatisfactory Directions were not followed.
Supporting Paragraphs	Very Good 2-3 strong supporting paragraphs with good examples and details; 3-5 sentences each.	Good Good supporting paragraphs with good examples and details but too long or too short.	Needs Improvement Supporting paragraphs are too long or too short; or examples do not support the introduction.	Unsatisfactory Directions were not followed.
Concluding Paragraph	Very Good Strong concluding paragraph; the topic sentence is restated (said again).	Good Conclusion is there; topic sentence is restated, but is weak.	Needs Improvement Weak concluding paragraph; topic sentence is not restated.	Unsatisfactory Directions were not followed.
Grammar & Spelling	Very Good No or few errors in grammar and/or spelling.	Good Several errors in grammar and/or spelling.	Needs Improvement Many errors in grammar and/or spelling.	Unsatisfactory A large number of errors in grammar and/or spelling making it difficult to understand.
Capitalization & Punctuation	Very Good No or few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation.	Good Several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation.	Needs Improvement Many errors in capitalization and/or punctuation.	Unsatisfactory A large number of errors in capitalization and/or punctuation making it difficult to understand.
On Time	Very Good On time. :)	Good	Needs Improvement Work is late. -5 points for each day late and a warning in RenWeb. :(	Unsatisfactory
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