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Tuesdays with Morrie essay 
5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code: B97275
By sdilauro
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Emerging

0 pts

Developing

2 pts

Expanding

4 pts

Proficient

6 pts

Points

(N/A)

Introduction

Emerging

Introduction does not introduce topic.
Developing

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.
Expanding

Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Proficient

Introduction is concise and introduces the topic and grabs the reader's attention.
Points
Focus

Emerging

No evidence of a thesis statement: student provides a number of related points.
Developing

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

Thesis does not relate to rest of essay.
Expanding

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

Relates somewhat to rest of essay.
Proficient

Thesis statement is stated clearly.

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

Emerging

A main idea may be evident.
No supporting points or details are provided.
Developing

There may be one or two supporting details which are inadequate.
Expanding

There are supporting details, though some may be missing. Details are included, but may not fully support the main idea.
Proficient

Student uses details which support the main idea and that develop the topic.
Points
Conclusion

Emerging

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Developing

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not adequately close the essay.
Expanding

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting details but does not present the main idea in a new light.
Proficient

Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting details: restates the main in a new way.
Points
Conventions

Emerging

Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Developing

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

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

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

Emerging

Turned in only one or two of five required items.
Developing

Turned in only three of the required items.
Expanding

Turned in only four of the required items.
Proficient

Turned all five of the required items
Points




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