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Reading 8 - 5 Paragraph Essay 
5 Paragraph Essay
Write a five paragraph essay utilizing five paragraph essay structure.
Rubric Code: F2W3B6W
By doreent81
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Superior

20 pts

Advanced

15 pts

Average

10 pts

Beginner/Emerging

5 pts

Introductory Paragraph

Attention Grabber
Connecting Sentence
Thesis Statement
Superior

Starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader. Thesis statement should be ONE sentence. Transition between the "attention grabber" to the thesis.
Advanced

This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate and engaging. Thesis statement should be ONE sentence. Transition not appropriate to topic
Average

Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay.
Beginner/Emerging

This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader.
First Body Paragraph

Transition
First thesis point
Details
Source
Superior

Includes the thesis statement's first main point. Evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used.
Advanced

Includes the thesis statement's first main point. Evidence from your research. Details given. At least one source is used.
Average

Includes the thesis statement's first main point. Weak evidence presented; limited details.
Beginner/Emerging

Thesis statements first main point not present and/or evidence not used to support.
Second Body Paragraph

Transition
Second thesis point
Details
Source
Superior

Includes the thesis statement's first main point. Evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used.
Advanced

Includes the thesis statement's first main point. Evidence from your research. Details given. At least one source is used.
Average

Includes the thesis statement's first main point. Weak evidence presented; limited details.
Beginner/Emerging

Thesis statements first main point not present and/or evidence not used to support.
Third Body Paragraph

Transition
Third thesis point
Details
Source
Superior

Includes the thesis statement's first main point. Evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used.
Advanced

Includes the thesis statement's first main point. Evidence from your research. Details given. At least one source is used.
Average

Includes the thesis statement's first main point. Weak evidence presented; limited details.
Beginner/Emerging

Thesis statements first main point not present and/or evidence not used to support.
Conclusion

Restate your thesis
Review your main points
End paper
Superior

Begins with repeat of thesis with a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. Ends with question or quote that pertains to topic and engaging.
Advanced

Begins with repeat of thesis with a brief summary of the points made within the essay. Ends with question or quote.
Average

Does not repeat of thesis statement. Summary too brief. No ending quote or question.
Beginner/Emerging

Missing thesis restatement/summary/end question quote
English Conventions

Superior

Mechanics -0 with no errors
Advanced

Mechanics - 3 with one to three errors
Average

Mechanics -5 with four to five errors
Beginner/Emerging

Mechanics -7 with more than five errors



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