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Essay Rubric

Write a five paragraph essay utilizing five paragraph essay structure. Your essay should be typed and in MLA format. Attach this rubric to your essay if your essay is turned in in hard copy format.

Rubric Code: L23C6CX

By hannahcaseres

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Essay Rubric Enter rubric description
	Superior 5 pts	Average 3 pts	Beginner 0 pts
Body Paragraph 5 pts Provided a body of paragraph that stated relevant statements.	Superior Essay included a Body Paragraph which stated the relevant statements.	Average Essay did include a Body Paragraph but fails to include relevant statements.	Beginner Essay did not include a Body Paragraph.
Conclusion 5 pts The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the essay.	Superior Essay included a Conclusion which stated a thorough summary of the points made within the essay.	Average Conclusion is weak and at times confusing in terms of author's position with little reference to main idea or thesis.	Beginner Essay did not include a Conclusion
Readability: Spelling & Punctuation 5 pts Punctuation, Capitalization, Consistent Point of view and verb tense. Essay should be checked for correct spelling and punctuation. Essay should also be edited prior to being handed in.	Superior There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.	Average Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the process	Beginner Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding of the process.