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5 Paragraph Essay Rubric

5 Paragraph Essay RUBRIC

Fake News Opinion Essay Rubric

Rubric Code: FX8X6B3

By sbehlman1

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Essay
	Exemplary 5 pts	Proficient 4 pts	Emerging 3 pts	Not Yet Demonstrated 2 pts
Introductory Paragraph 10 pts	Exemplary The introduction contains a topic sentence clearly introducing the essay's purpose.	Proficient The introduction contains a topic sentence, but the essay's purpose may be unclear, imprecise, or undeveloped.	Emerging The introduction contains a topic sentence, but the essay's purpose is not included.	Not Yet Demonstrated Essay did not include a topic sentence.
First Body Paragraph 20 pts	Exemplary The first body paragraph includes a topic sentence which successfully introduces the first main point. Three pieces of clear evidence are included in the paragraph to support the first main point. The evidence should be in "ICE-T" format,including an introduction, citation, at least two sentences explaining the evidence, and a transition to the next piece of evidence if necessary. The paragraph should end with a conclusion sentence.	Proficient An attempt to include a successful topic sentence is present. Three pieces of evidence were included, but they were either unclear, or did not support the main point. "ICE-T" format was attempted with the evidence, but was missing one of the following: introduction, citation, at least two sentences explaining the evidence and a transition to the next piece of evidence if necessary. An attempt at a concluding sentence is present.	Emerging The first body paragraph was included, but fails to include a topic sentence. Less than 3 pieces of evidence were clearly included. Little to no indication of "ICE-T" format in the paragraph. No attempt was made at a concluding sentence.	Not Yet Demonstrated Essay did not include a first body paragraph.
Second Body Paragraph 20 pts	Exemplary The second body paragraph includes a topic sentence which successfully introduces the second main point. Three pieces of clear evidence are included in the paragraph to support the second main point. The evidence should be in "ICE-T" format, including an introduction, citation, at least two sentences explaining the evidence, and a transition to the next piece of evidence if necessary. The paragraph should end with a conclusion sentence.	Proficient An attempt to include a successful topic sentence is present. Three pieces of evidence were included, but they were either unclear, or did not support the main point. "ICE-T" format was attempted with the evidence, but was missing one of the following: introduction, citation, at least two sentences explaining the evidence and a transition to the next piece of evidence if necessary. An attempt at a concluding sentence is present.	Emerging The second body paragraph was included, but fails to include a topic sentence. Less than 3 pieces of evidence were clearly included. Little to no indication of "ICE-T" format in the paragraph. No attempt was made at a concluding sentence.	Not Yet Demonstrated Essay did not include a second body paragraph.
Third Body Paragraph 20 pts	Exemplary The third body paragraph includes a topic sentence which successfully introduces the third main point. Three pieces of clear evidence are included in the paragraph to support the third main point. The evidence should be in "ICE-T" format, including an introduction, citation, at least two sentences explaining the evidence, and a transition to the next piece of evidence if necessary. The paragraph should end with a conclusion sentence.	Proficient An attempt to include a successful topic sentence is present. Three pieces of evidence were included, but they were either unclear, or did not support the main point. "ICE-T" format was attempted with the evidence, but was missing one of the following: introduction, citation, at least two sentences explaining the evidence and a transition to the next piece of evidence if necessary. An attempt at a concluding sentence is present.	Emerging The third body paragraph was included, but fails to include a topic sentence. Less than 3 pieces of evidence were clearly included. Little to no indication of "ICE-T" format in the paragraph. No attempt was made at a concluding sentence.	Not Yet Demonstrated Essay did not include a third body paragraph.
Conclusion 10 pts	Exemplary The conclusion paragraph stated a summary of the points made within the essay. The points were once again tied back to the essay's purpose.	Proficient Conclusion paragraph concludes essay in satisfactory manner. However, author's position and / or an effective restatement of main idea may be lacking.	Emerging Conclusion is weak and at times confusing in terms of author's position with little reference to main idea.	Not Yet Demonstrated Essay did not include a conclusion paragraph.
Grammar and Formatting 10 pts	Exemplary There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Essay's format is in MLA style and is typed in 12 pt font. The essay's format clearly shows were each paragraph begins and ends, and each paragraph is indented.	Proficient There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling, but they do not interfere with the audiences understanding of the essay. Essay's format is in MLA style, but there were a few errors, and was typed in 12 pt font. The essay's format clearly shows where each paragraph begins and ends, but not all paragraphs are indented.	Emerging There are several errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling that interferes with the audience's understanding of the essay. Essay's format is in MLA style, but there were several errors, and was not typed in 12 pt font. The essay has some formatting, but it is not always clear where paragraphs begin and end. No paragraphs are indented.	Not Yet Demonstrated There are serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling that block the audience's understanding of the essay. Essay's format is not in MLA style and was not typed in 12 pt font. The essay has no clear format, or distinction between paragraphs.
Transitions 10 pts	Exemplary The essay is clearly and logically ordered, using logical, consistent and seamless transitions between ideas and paragraphs.	Proficient Transitions between ideas are clear, but they are obvious and could be more seamless between ideas and paragraphs.	Emerging Transitions between ideas are somewhat present, but lacks clarity, coherence and organization.	Not Yet Demonstrated Transitions not present.

Keywords:

Five Paragraph Essay

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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