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Four Paragraph Information Essay Rubric 
Four Paragraph Information Essay Rubric
Four paragraph essay scoring rubric. BREWSTER
Rubric Code: FXA95XC
By cbrewst
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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Must have 4-5 paragraphs, at least 5 vocabulary words, and one reference. Each paragraph must be at least 4 sentences and must answer the 5 questions listed in the instructions with question #1 answered in the Introduction paragraph.
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Very well developed introduction. The sentences engage the reader and create interest. The person/subject of the essay is clearly introduced.
Good

The introduction creates some interest and is fairly well developed. The person/subject of the essay is clearly introduced.
Fair

The introduction introduces the subject but the sentences either do not give accurate and complete information or they lack detail and creativity.
Poor

The introduction statement does not introduce the subject and lacks detail.
Body Paragraphs (2)

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Excellent

These paragraphs contain a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the process being described.<BR>
Details in the essay are clear and specific, and there are enough details to help the reader answer the remaining 4 questions in the instructions.
Good

These paragraphs contain a topic sentence that relates to the process being described.<BR>
Details are clear and specific, and answers 3 of the questions in the instructions.
Fair

These paragraphs contain a topic sentence that relates to the process being described.<BR>
There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to allow the reader to answer more than 2 of the questions in the instructions.
Poor

There is no apparent topic sentence.Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to answer more than 1 of the remaining questions in the instructions.
Conclusion

Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay. It is related to the prompt and is creative and interesting.
Good

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay, but it does not make a very interesting point about the prompt.
Fair

The concluding paragraph relates a conclusion to the process, but it does little to unify the essay around the prompt.
Poor

There is no apparent conclusion or point made about the prompt.
Organization/Structure

Each paragraph must have at least 4 complete sentences.
Excellent

Logical progression of details with a clear structure in at least 4 sentences. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively to indicate the time order of the steps.
Good

Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the essay. All steps/outline are covered and in the correct order.
Fair

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing. Paragraph has 3 or less sentences.
Poor

No discernible organization. Transitions are lacking there are is only 2 sentences in the paragraph.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

word choice.
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Vivid sense language is used to create clear images. Five or more vocabulary words were used.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate. At least 4 vocabulary words are used.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, does not clearly explain the prompt.
Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. <BR>
The word choice is inadequate and the prompt is not explained.
Mechanics

-1 if no reference listed.
Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Reference(s) listed.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay. Reference(s) listed.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned. Reference(s) listed
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. No reference(s) listed.



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