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3 Paragraph Essay Rubric Five Paragraph Essay Rubric Rubric Code: GXAX755 By mrsmcbride2006 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Introduction	Poor There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.	Fair The introduction state the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.	Good The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader.	Excellent The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
Body Paragraph	Poor Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.	Fair Some details are not in a logical or expected order; this detracts the reader.	Good Paragraph and details are placed in logical order, but the way in which they are presents sometimes makes the writing less interesting.	Excellent Paragraph and details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
Conclusion	Poor There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends	Fair The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.	Good The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.	Excellent The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at".
Support for Topic	Poor Supporting details are information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.	Fair Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the story line are unsupported.	Good Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the story line is unsupported.	Excellent Relevant, telling, quality details gives the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.
Grammar and Spelling	Poor Spelling errors are numerous and distract the reader from the message.	Fair There are 4-5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Good There are 2-3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Excellent There are 0-1 errors in grammar or spelling.