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5 Paragraph Essay RUBRIC

Results of German Occupation of Denmark Essay RUBRIC

Write a five paragraph essay utilizing five paragraph essay structure.

Rubric Code: GX767W8

By Flsharon

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Essay
	5 pts	3 pts	2 pts	0 pts
Introductory Paragraph	5 The introduction contains a topic sentence that grabs the reader's attention and a preview of what the reader will learn about. States the name and a detail about them.	3 The introduction contains a topic sentence (hook). Contains the person's name.	2 The introduction lacks a topic sentence (hook). it states the person's name the essay is about.	0 Essay did not include an Introductory Paragraph.
First Body Paragraph Early Life	5 Essay included a First Body Paragraph which stated one change. Successfully includes topic sentence, elaboration and at least three facts on birthdate, birthplace, family, and education.	3 Attempts to successfully include topic sentence, elaboration and at least two facts on birthdate, birthplace, family, and education.	2 Essay did include a First Body Paragraph but fails to include main idea sentence, and has one fact or detail on birthdate, birthplace, family and education.	0 Essay did not include a First Body Paragraph.
Second Body Paragraph Adulthood	5 Essay included a 2nd Body Paragraph which included topic sentence, elaboration and three facts on work, career, hobbies or life events.	3 Attempts to successfully include topic sentence, elaboration and at least two facts or details on work, career, hobbies, or life events.	2 Essay did include a Second Body Paragraph but fails to include main idea sentence, and included one fact or detail on work, career, hobbies, or life events.	0 Essay did not include a Second Body Paragraph.
Third Body Paragrah Achievements	5 Essay included a 3rd Body Paragraph. Includes topic sentence, elaboration and three facts or details about the notable achievements.	3 Attempts to successfully include topic sentence, elaboration and at least two facts or details about the notable achievements.	2 Essay did include a Third Body Paragraph but fails to include a main ideas sentence and included one fact or detail on notable achievements.	0 Essay did not include a Third Body Paragraph.
Conclusion	5 Essay included a Conclusion which ended the writing leaving the reader wanting to read more	3 Closing paragraph concludes essay in satisfactory manner.	2 Conclusion is weak.	0 Essay did not include a Conclusion
Readability: Spelling & Punctuation	5 There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.	3 There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.	2 Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the changes caused by occupation.	0 Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding.
Organization	5 The essay is focused clearly and logically. Paragraphs have clear transitions.	3 __unfocused __lacks unity __meaning is unclear __missing transitions	2 Paragraph organization is weak. No transitions between ideas and/or paragraphs.	0 The essay shows no signs of organization and lacks vital information.
Format	5 Essay's format is clear and organized. Each paragraph is indented. Paper is 5 paragraphs. Paper is titled and has author's name.	3 Paper is 4 paragraphs.	2 Essay is somewhat organized but not quite complete. Paper is 2 paragraphs.	0 Essay has no clear format, or distinction between paragraphs.

Keywords:

Five Paragraph Essay

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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