Skip to main content
iRubric: Basic Five Paragraph Essay rubric

iRubric: Basic Five Paragraph Essay rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Basic Five Paragraph Essay 
Essay
Rubric Code: AX8X95B
By obrienl
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Basic Essay Rubric
  Needs further work

(N/A)

Fair

(N/A)

Strong

(N/A)

Organization

Needs further work

The student does not have paragraphs that are developed or may repeat over and over and even present ideas that aren't related to thesis. Paper is confusing for the reader to understand.
Fair

The student has paragraphs, but the the may not be enough detail to explain the points and doesn't follow a logical organization. May lack a topic sentence. Paper may be confusing in parts.
Strong

Paragraphs are clear and well developed, with topic sentence, supporting details, and logical progression to support the thesis. Introduction states thesis, three main points of the body, and conclusion sums up the main points leaving the reader thinking about a larger idea related to the topic.
Introduction Paragraph

Needs further work

The introduction is difficult to follow and doesn't have a clear thesis. It rambles on so the reader is confused about the point of the paper.
Fair

The student gave position on the topic, but did not have a thesis or main points. May have started the idea but it is incomplete and hard to follow, or gives multiple ideas that aren't related.
Strong

Introduction includes thesis, three main points providing background on topic; is interesting and shows depth. Guides the reader into thinking about a larger concept.
Conclusion Paragraph

Needs further work

The student did not have a conclusion, or it was unclear as to the purpose of the writing.
Fair

The student used the thesis to end the paper, but did not restate all points. Conclusion is brief and doesn't outline the ideas or leave the reader with a clear understanding of the topic or ideas to think about.
Strong

The student fully develops all his/her ideas, restates the thesis and main ideas of their essay, and brings paper to a natural close leaving the reader with ideas to ponder.
Grammar, Spelling & Word Choice

Needs further work

More than five spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors.
Ideas are seldom expressed using strong or precise language. Clearly needed more editing.
Fair

Three to five spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors.
Ideas are sometimes expressed using strong and precise language. More editing or revision would've made the paper easier to read and better.
Strong

Zero to two spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
Ideas are always expressed using strong and precise language. It is clear the writer took great time to edit and revise before finalizing.
Sentence Fluency

Needs further work

Sentences are often fragments, comma slices or run-ons, and interrupt the flow of the essay. Essay needed further revision and editing.
Fair

Most sentences are clear and easy to read. Some are varied, but could be more interesting in vocabulary and length. A few fragments, comma splices or run-ons stop the flow.
Strong

Clear sentences that show a variety of beginnings and length varies from shorter and longer. Sentences are clear, easy to read and make the essay flow very well.



Keywords:
  • English, Writing, Persuassive, Essay

Subjects:

Types:

Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n16