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Five Paragraph Informative Essay Rubric 
Five Paragraph Informative Essay Rubric
Five Paragraph Informative Essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: L234865
By MrBates
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Essay
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Excellent

Very well-developed introduction & thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest.
Good

The introduction & thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed, but they are not very engaging
Fair

The introduction & thesis statement introduce the essay, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they lack detail and creativity.
Poor

The introduction & thesis statement does not introduce the essay.
Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence. Details in the essay are clear and specific, and there are enough details to help the reader see and understand the point being made
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis.
Details are clear and specific, and the argument can be followed well enough to understand the point being made.
Fair

Not all paragraphs contain topic sentences that relate to the thesis.
There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to allow the reader to follow the progression of the argument.
Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences. Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to relate to the thesis.
Conclusion

Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay. It makes a point about the thesis that is creative and interesting.
Good

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

The concluding paragraph gives a conclusion to the topic, but it does little to unify the essay around the thesis.
Poor

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

Excellent

A logical progression of details with a clear structure enhances the essay and provides a clear step-by-step thesis description. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively to indicate the order of the paragraphs.
Good

A logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the essay's overall effectiveness.
Fair

The organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Poor

No discernible organization. Transitions are not present.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

word choice.
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structures. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice are used throughout the essay.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structures. There is a consistent tone and word choice is appropriate.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice is inconsistent.
Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose are inconsistent and difficult to determine.
The word choice is inadequate..
Spelling

Excellent

Spelling is generally correct.
Good

Some spelling errors.
Fair

Several spelling errors.
Poor

Many spelling errors.
Effort

Excellent

The students followed all of the directions. The student put more effort into the project than what was required.
Good

The students followed most of the directions. The student put good effort into this project.
Fair

The students followed some of the directions. More effort was needed to have a better finish for this product.
Poor

The students failed to follow directions. The students put minimal to no effort into their work.



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