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Dollar coin essay 
Constitutional 5-Paragraph Essay
Rubric Code: B74649
By AWeems
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Intro and Conclusion Paragraphs

Do the intro and conclusion follow the "triangular" model? Intro starts with broad general statements and ends with a pointed thesis. Conclusion starts with a pointed thesis and ends with broad general statements.
Excellent

The introduction and conclusion clearly follow the "triangular" model.
Good

An obvious attempt is made to follow the triangular model in both the introduction and conclusion.
Fair

The triangular model is used in one of the paragraphs, but not both OR a vague attempt at following the triangular model is evident.
Poor

The intro and conclusion paragraphs do not fit the "triangular" model.
Location of Thesis

Is the thesis located at the end of the intro paragraph and at the beginning of the conclusion paragraph?
Excellent

Thesis is located at the end of the first paragraph and restated at the beginning of the last paragraph.
Good

Thesis is clearly evident in the intro and conclusion paragraphs although not in the proper location.
Fair

There is some evidence of an introducsis is not clearly evident in the intro and conclusion
Poor

Thesis is not present or is unclear.
Opinion in Thesis

Does the thesis state an opinion clearly?
Excellent

Opinion is strongly worded with supporting reasons.
Good

Opinion is strongly worded with some reasons.
Fair

Opinion is stated with some reasons.
Poor

Opinion is stated with no supporting reasons.
1st Body Paragraph

Does the 1st body paragraph provide details for each supporting set of facts?
Excellent

1st body paragraph has an intro and conclusion. Follow up sentences include all required facts and details.
Good

1st body paragraph supports the main idea with some required sentences with additional facts and details.
Fair

1st body paragraph attempts to follow the main idea with limited facts and details.
Poor

1st body paragraph does not sufficiently follow the main idea or provide facts and details.
2nd Body Paragraph

Does the 2nd body paragraph provide details for each supporting set of facts?
Excellent

2nd body paragraph has an intro and conclusion. Follow up sentences include all required facts and details.
Good

2nd body paragraph supports the main idea with some required sentences with additional facts and details.
Fair

2nd body paragraph attempts to follow the main idea with limited facts and details.
Poor

2nd body paragraph does not sufficiently follow the main idea or provide facts and details.
3rd Body Paragraph

Does the 3rd body paragraph provide details for each supporting set of facts?
Excellent

3rd body paragraph has an intro and conclusion. Follow up sentences include all required facts and details.
Good

3rd body paragraph supports the main idea with some required sentences with additional facts and details.
Fair

3rd body paragraph attempts to follow the main idea with limited facts and details.
Poor

3rd body paragraph does not sufficiently follow the main idea or provide facts and details.
Logical order and flow

Does the order of the supporting details make sense and do the paragraphs read smoothly?
Excellent

The essay is developed in a logical order and flows well, appropriate to the writer's purpose and reader's needs.
Good

Most of the essay is presented in a logical order, flows, and readers have little trouble following the supporting details.
Fair

The writer attempts to develop the essay in a logical order, but some of the essay may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.
Poor

The supporting details within the essay as a whole are not developed in a logical order.
Grammar, Spelling, and Word Choice

Does the paper indicate that the writer has control of the rules of spelling, grammar and mechanics?
Excellent

The essay contains no errors in usage OR the mistakes from the first draft were completely corrected.
Good

The essay contains one or two errors which were not corrected from the first draft or were added incorrectly.
Fair

The essay contains 3 or 4 errors which were not corrected from the first draft or were added incorrectly. Word choice
Poor

The essay contains 5+ mistakes and corrections were not made from the first draft.
Stylistic Writing Tools

Are descriptive words, phrases, similes, and examples used in the writing?
Excellent

Descriptive words, intro phrases, transitions, similes, and researched examples are used throughout the essay.
Good

Some descriptive words, intro phrases, transitions, similes, and researched examples are evident in the essay.
Fair

A few descriptive words, intro phrases, transitions, similes, and researched examples are used in the writing.
Poor

No descriptive words, intro phrases, transitions, similes, and researched examples are used in the writing.
Drafts

Are all the drafts attached to the final draft?
Excellent

All drafts are stapled to the final draft.
Good

Most drafts are stapled to the final draft.
Fair

Some drafts are stapled to the final draft.
Poor

Drafts are not stapled to the final draft.



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