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5 paragraph essay rubric 
Making an argument
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code: CBC576
By Latoya2
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Emergent

(N/A)

Developing

(N/A)

Competent

(N/A)

Introduction

Emergent

Introduction does not introduce topic.






5pts.
Developing

Introduction attempts to introduce topic.






10pts.
Competent

Introduction introduces topic.

Gives at least 3 ideas to be explained in body paragraphs.


15pts.
Body paragraph 1

Emergent

Topic sentence is vague or missing.

Insufficient supporting details are provided.

Needs development.

10pts.
Developing

Topic sentence stated.

There may be one or two supporting points.

Uneven development.


15pts.
Competent

Topic sentence stated.


Good development of supportive points.



20pts.
Body paragraph 2

Emergent

Topic sentence is vague or missing.

Insufficient supporting details are provided.

Needs development.

10pts
Developing

Topic sentence stated.

There may be one or two supporting points.

Uneven development.


15pts.
Competent

Topic sentence stated.


Good development of supportive points.



20pts.
Body paragraph 3

Emergent

Topic sentence is vague or missing.

Insufficient supporting details are provided.

Needs development.

10pts.
Developing

Topic sentence stated.

There may be one or two supporting points.

Uneven development.


15pts.
Competent

Topic sentence stated.

Good development of supportive points.




20pts.
Conclusion

Emergent

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.






0pts.
Developing

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize supporting points.




10pts.
Competent

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points.





15pts.
Mechanics

Emergent

A significant number of grammatical errors interfere with essay.

The essay is difficult to read.


0pts.
Developing

Some grammatical errors are found.
Multiple errors of sentence structure and punctuation detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
5pts.
Competent

Minimal (0-1) errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are found.




10pts.




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