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5 paragraph essay rubric 
5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code: B37C5B
By jbs6994
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Introduction
15 pts

Advanced

Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Proficient

Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Basic

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.
Below Basic

Introduction does not introduce topic.
Points
Thesis Statement
7 pts

Advanced

Thesis statement is stated clearly.

The student's position is clear and easy to follow.
Proficient

Thesis statement is somewhat clear, but could be worded better.

Relates somewhat to rest of essay.
Basic

There is some evidence of a thesis statement, but it is not clear.

Thesis does not relate to rest of essay.
Below Basic

No evidence of a thesis statement: student provides a number of related points.
Points
Supporting Points and Details
45 pts

Advanced

Student uses points which support thesis statement and accurately analyze the song. There are details which support each main point in the thesis statement.
Proficient

There are supporting points, though some may be missing. Details are included, but may not fully support points.
Basic

There may be one or two supporting points: details are inadequate.
Below Basic

A thesis statement may be evident.

No supporting points or details are provided.
Points
Conclusion
9 pts

Advanced

Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.
Proficient

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy and does not restate the thesis.
Basic

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Below Basic

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Points
Conventions
Mechanics
15 pts

Advanced

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-2).
Proficient

Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Basic

There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Below Basic

Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Points
Flow/Transitions
9 pts

Advanced

Writing has voice and flows easily.

Appropriate transitions used.
Proficient

Vocabulary or writing style needs further development.

Some basic transitions used.
Basic

Sentences are short or run-ons. Flow of essay is hard to follow.

Little to no transitions used.
Below Basic

No flow to writing. Argument is difficult to follow.

No transitions used.
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