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5 Paragraph Essay - What does Freedom mean to you? 5 Paragraph Essay Your essay should be typed. Rubric Code: EXB95W9 By dmadden Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

5 Paragraph Essay
	Excellent 3 pts	Average 2 pts	Poor 1 pts	Not Acceptable 0 pts
Introductory Paragraph Thesis - what your essay is about (theme, question, statement you are proving, etc.)	Excellent This paragraph starts with a strong hook. Thesis statement is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay. Thoughtful transition between the hook to the thesis.	Average Thesis statement and/or hook are somewhat effective. Transition between the two	Poor Thesis statement and/or hook is not very clear or effective.	Not Acceptable Thesis statement and/or hook are not acceptable
Body Paragraphs Explain your position or theme of the essay.	Excellent All paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition.All paragraphs help to develop the thesis statement.	Average Most paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition. Most paragraphs emphasize the thesis statement.	Poor Not many paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition. Not many paragraphs emphasize the thesis statement.	Not Acceptable Paragraphs are not acceptable. They do not emphasize the thesis and do not use transitions.
Conclusion Paragraph restates in different words, your thesis and offers an ending to your writing. Opinion, quotation, feelings, etc.	Excellent Does an excellent job of restating thesis. The paragraph is a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph has a strong conclusion sentence.	Average Thesis is restated well. The paragraph is a good summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph has a good conclusion sentence.	Poor Thesis is not restated very well. The paragraph is not a good summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph needs a stronger conclusion sentence.	Not Acceptable Paragraph is not acceptable. It does not restate thesis, summarize points made in the body paragraphs, or conclude well.
English Conventions Grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.	Excellent Sentence structures vary, subject and verbs agree, varied vocabulary is used, correct punctuation is used. has good use of transitions Correct spelling and capitalization.	Average Sentence structures vary, subject is used, correct punctuation is used. Correct spelling and capitalization.	Poor Correct spelling and capitalization.	Not Acceptable Mostly correct spelling.