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Utilize the five paragraph essay structure. Your essay should be typed in 12pt font, and double spaced. Attach this rubric to your essay in hard copy format. Also share the document.
Rubric Code: FXA4348
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Superior

5 pts

Advanced

3 pts

Average

1 pts

Beginner

0 pts

Introductory Paragraph

Superior

The introduction contains a hook and 3 wishes. The conclusion sentence sums up the paragraph.
Advanced

The introduction contains a topic sentence (hook), but the sentence may be unclear, imprecise, or undeveloped; 2 or fewer wishes are introduced.
Average

The introduction lacks a topic sentence; the body does not introduce wises; the conclusion is missing or repetitive.
Beginner

Essay did not include an introductory paragraph.
First Body Paragraph

Superior

Essay included a first body paragraph which stated one specific wish. Successfully includes a topic sentence, details about wish #1, and a conclusion sentence.
Advanced

Attempts to successfully include topic sentence, elaboration on reason #1, evidence set-up, evidence, evidence follow-up, wrap-up of change #1.
Average

Essay did include a first body paragraph but fails to include evidence and wrap-up, or conclusion of wish #1.
Beginner

Essay did not include a First Body Paragraph.
Second Body Paragraph

Superior

Essay included a 2nd body paragraph which stated one specific wish. Successfully includes a topic sentence, details about wish #2, and a conclusion sentence.
Advanced

Attempts to successfully include topic sentence, elaboration, details, and conclusion.

missing one

two are weak
Average

Essay did include a second body paragraph but fails to include main idea sentence, evidence, or conclusion sentence of wish #2.
Beginner

Essay did not include a Second Body Paragraph.
Third Body Paragraph

Superior

Essay included a 3rd body paragraph. Includes topic sentence, elaboration on wish #3 and a conclusion sentence.
Advanced

Attempts to successfully include topic sentence, elaboration on change #3, evidence set-up, evidence, evidence follow-up, wrap-up of change #3.
Average

Essay did include a third body paragraph but fails to include details, or evidence and wrap-up of wish #3.
Beginner

Essay did not include a Third Body Paragraph.
Conclusion

Superior

Essay included a Conclusion which stated a thorough summary of the 3 points made within the essay. The points were tied back to the essay's main idea statement.
Advanced

Closing paragraph concludes essay in satisfactory manner. However, author's position and / or an effective restatement of main idea or thesis may be lacking.
Average

Conclusion is weak and at times confusing in terms of author's beliefs with little reference to main idea or thesis.

All 3 wishes are not reviewed.
Beginner

Essay did not have a
conclusion
Readability: Spelling & Punctuation

Superior

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.



0 or 1 mistake
Advanced

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.




2 or 3 mistakes
Average

Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling somewhat interfere with the audience's understanding of the writer's wishes.

4-6 mistakes
Beginner

Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding.

7+ mistakes
Organization

Superior

The essay is focused clearly and logically.

Paragraphs have clear transitions.

Use words like: "this, that, additionally, also,
another"
Advanced

Work on two of these:

__unfocused

__lacks unity

__meaning is unclear

__missing transitions
Average

Paragraph organization is weak.

No transitions between ideas and/or paragraphs

Needs to relate all three changes to one main idea.
Beginner

The essay shows no signs of organization and lacks vital information.
Format

Superior

Essay's format is clear and organized.
Written in cursive.
Each paragraph is indented.
Paper is 5 paragraphs.
Paper is titled and has writer's name.
Advanced

Missing one
from 5pt box.
Average

Essay is somewhat organized but not quite complete. Paper is 2 paragraphs or not indented.
Beginner

Essay has no clear format, or distinction between paragraphs.
Must be indented.
Essay was not in cursive, or did not equal the minimum length of one page.



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