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5 Paragraph Essay with Text Evidence Rubric
5 Paragraph Essay with Text Evidence Rubric
Essay Title: War Stories
Rubric Code:
D2257W8
By
Jvance81
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, Undergraduate
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Criteria for Essay
Excellent
5 pts
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement
Excellent
- Paragraph contains engaging hook that is connected smoothly to the thesis (ex. commentary)
- Correctly worded thesis statement that mentions the three main ideas of the essay
Good
- Paragraph contains a hook that is connected smoothly to the thesis (ex. commentary)
- Correctly worded thesis statement that mentions the three main ideas of the essay
Fair
- Paragraph contains a hook that is not effectively connected to the thesis
- Correctly worded thesis statement that mentions the three main ideas of the essay
Poor
- Paragraph contains a hook that is not effectively connected to the thesis
- Thesis statement is not correctly worded
- Content Missing
Body Paragraph 1
Excellent
- Paragraph contains a topic sentence
- One direct quote
- Contains text evidence
- 2 details/explanations
- Paragraph ends with closing sentence
Good
- Paragraph contains a topic sentence
- One direct quote
- Contains text evidence
- 2 details/explanations
- Paragraph ends with closing sentence
*Lacking one of the components listed above
Fair
- Paragraph contains a topic sentence
- One direct quote
- Contains text evidence
- 2 details/explanations
- Paragraph ends with closing sentence *Lacking two of the components listed
Poor
- Paragraph contains a topic sentence
- One direct quote
- Contains text evidence
- 2 details/explanations
- Paragraph ends with closing sentence *Lacking three of the components listed
Body Paragraph 2
Excellent
- Paragraph contains a topic sentence
- One direct quote
- Contains text evidence
- 2 details/explanations
- Paragraph ends with closing sentence
Good
- Paragraph contains a topic sentence
- One direct quote
- Contains text evidence
- 2 details/explanations
- Paragraph ends with closing sentence
*Lacking one of the components listed above
Fair
- Paragraph contains a topic sentence
- One direct quote
- Contains text evidence
- 2 details/explanations
- Paragraph ends with closing sentence *Lacking two of the components listed
Poor
- Paragraph contains a topic sentence
- One direct quote
- Contains text evidence
- 2 details/explanations
- Paragraph ends with closing sentence *Lacking three of the components listed
Body Paragraph 3
Excellent
- Paragraph contains a topic sentence
- One direct quote
- Contains text evidence
- 2 details/explanations
- Paragraph ends with closing sentence
Good
- Paragraph contains a topic sentence
- One direct quote
- Contains text evidence
- 2 details/explanations
- Paragraph ends with closing sentence
*Lacking one of the components listed above
Fair
- Paragraph contains a topic sentence
- One direct quote
- Contains text evidence
- 2 details/explanations
- Paragraph ends with closing sentence *Lacking two of the components listed
Poor
- Paragraph contains a topic sentence
- One direct quote
- Contains text evidence
- 2 details/explanations
- Paragraph ends with closing sentence *Lacking three of the components listed
Conclusion
Excellent
- Begins with restated thesis statement
- Ends with closing thought that ties the essay together; answers the "So what?' question
Good
- Thesis statement is restated
- Contains a closing thought, but it does not go with the essay or tie the essay together
Fair
- Thesis statement is not restated or
- Contains a closing thought, but it does not go with the essay or tie the essay together
Poor
- Missing the restated thesis statement and closing thought
- No attempt at concluding paragraph or is unclear
Sentence Structure
Excellent
- Contains zero fragments/run-on sentences
Good
- Contains 1-2 fragments or run-on sentences
Fair
- Contains 3-5 fragments or run-on sentences that do not significantly affect understanding
Poor
- Contains 6+ fragments or run-on sentences which makes the writing hard to understand
Spelling
Excellent
Spelling is correct.
Good
1-5 spelling errors
Fair
4-6 spelling errors
Poor
6+ spelling errors
Punctuation
Excellent
Contains no more than 2 punctuation errors.
Good
3-5 punctuation errors.
Fair
6-8 punctuation errors
Poor
More than 9 punctuation errors.
Capitalization
Excellent
Contains no more than 2 capitalization errors.
Good
3-5 capitalization errors.
Fair
6-8 capitalization errors.
Poor
More than 9 capitalization errors.
Proper Indenting
Excellent
No indentation errors.
Good
1 indentation error.
Fair
2 indentation errors.
Poor
3 or more indentation errors.
Keywords:
Process Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Nursing
Types:
Writing
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