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E.S.L. 5A Essay 
E.S.L. 5A Essay
5-paragraph essay
Rubric Code: GX3BC2C
By spohlmann
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  demonstrates strong ability

3 pts

lacking some element

2 pts

limited ability

1 pts

non-existent

0 pts

Intro paragraph

demonstrates strong ability

The essay has a satisfactory introduction with a hook and background information. The thesis expresses one clear main idea.
lacking some element

The introduction may not include a hook OR background information - but not both. The thesis expresses one clear main idea.
limited ability

The introduction may not include a hook or background information OR may not include a thesis. OR the thesis may not express a clear main idea.
non-existent

The introduction does not include any of the items expected in an introduction.
Unity and development

demonstrates strong ability

The body paragraphs are unified and developed with sufficient details to support the thesis (450-600 words)
lacking some element

The body paragraphs are unified, but less developed with supporting details OR a lack of connection between the thesis and the support. (lower word count = 250-400)
limited ability

The body paragraphs may not be unified, will likely lack details for support. There is a lack of connection between the thesis and the support. The word count is insufficient (150-300)
non-existent

The essay is confusing due to lack of unity and insufficient details in the body paragraphs.
Coherence and transitions

demonstrates strong ability

The essay has coherence and includes logical transitions within and between paragraphs.
lacking some element

The essay is confusing due to lack of cohesive elements OR lack of transitions, but it is still comprehensible.
limited ability

The essay has confusing elements due to lack of coherence and may be somewhat incomprehensible.
non-existent

The essay is incoherent at times due to lack of transitions and/or cohesive elements.
Grammar and mechanics

demonstrates strong ability

The essay is reasonably free from errors that may reduce clarity or distract from/interrupt the flow of writing.
lacking some element

The essay has problems with verb tenses, agreement, punctuation, word choice, spelling, BUT is still reasonably clear, although the errors may be distracting at times.
limited ability

The essay has numerous problems and the errors are distracting and stigmatizing. Some sentences may be incomprehensible.
non-existent

The essay has overwhelming problems with lexical and syntactical choices. This causes difficulty for the reader to understand the message.
Conclusion paragraph

demonstrates strong ability

The essay includes a satisfactory conclusion paragraph (including reference to the introduction and advice/prediction.
lacking some element

The essay has a short conclusion paragraph that is less satisfactory. It may simply restate the thesis, or repeat it. The paragraph may only have 2-3 sentences.
limited ability

The conclusion paragraph may only be a single sentence. It likely repeats the thesis with no added meaningful comment. OR it may begin a new topic that would be better suited to a body paragraph.
non-existent

The essay abruptly ends without a conclusion.




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