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5 Paragraph Essay 
5 Paragraph Essay
Rubric Code: G2W9C68
By Gorvine
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 9-12

Powered by iRubric 5 Paragraph Essay
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

3 pts

Keep Working on It

1 pts

Not Acceptable

0 pts

Introductory Paragraph

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.
Good

Thesis statement and/or hook are somewhat effective. Transition between the two
Keep Working on It

Thesis statement and/or hook is not very clear or effective.
Not Acceptable

Thesis statement and/or hook are not acceptable or not included in the introductory paragraph.
Body Paragraph 1

Excellent

Paragraphs begins with a thoughtful transition.All star ideas help to develop the thesis statement and are supported by two relevant details that explain what is being said.
Good

Paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition. Most star ideas emphasize the thesis statement. Two supporting details are present for each idea but do not help explain the idea being presented.
Keep Working on It

Paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition. Star ideas do not emphasize the thesis statement.Supporting details are not relevant or do not meet the two detail minimum per idea.
Not Acceptable

Paragraphs are not acceptable. They do not emphasize the thesis and do not use transitions.
Body Paragraph 2

Excellent

Paragraphs begins with a thoughtful transition.All star ideas help to develop the thesis statement and are supported by two relevant details that explain what is being said.
Good

Paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition. Most star ideas emphasize the thesis statement. Two supporting details are present for each idea but do not help explain the idea being presented.
Keep Working on It

Paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition. Star ideas do not emphasize the thesis statement.Supporting details are not relevant or do not meet the two detail minimum per idea.
Not Acceptable

Paragraphs are not acceptable. They do not emphasize the thesis and do not use transitions.
Body Paragraph 3

Excellent

Paragraphs begins with a thoughtful transition.All star ideas help to develop the thesis statement and are supported by two relevant details that explain what is being said.
Good

Paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition. Most star ideas emphasize the thesis statement. Two supporting details are present for each idea but do not help explain the idea being presented.
Keep Working on It

Paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition. Star ideas do not emphasize the thesis statement.Supporting details are not relevant or do not meet the two detail minimum per idea.
Not Acceptable

Paragraphs are not acceptable. They do not emphasize the thesis and do not use transitions.
Conclusion Paragraph

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.
Good

Thesis is restated well. The paragraph is a good summary of the points made within the essay.
Paragraph has a good conclusion sentence.
Keep Working on It

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.
Grammar/Punctuation

Excellent

Essay has 0-2 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement, spelling
Good

Essay has 3-4 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement, spelling
Keep Working on It

Essay has 5-6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement, spelling
Not Acceptable

Essay has more than 6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement, spelling




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