iRubric: Five-Paragraph Essay rubric

-Begins with a hook
-Introduces the author and title fluidly
-One sentence per paragraph topic
Thesis statement is clear and well focused on prompt

-Hook
-Introduces author and title but rest of paragraph is brief
-Thesis statement is clear

-Weak hook
Author and title mentioned, but not clearly stated
-Thesis statement present, but not strong

-Missing hook
Missing author and title
-Thesis statement unclear

All body paragraphs contain a topic, evidence, analysis, and are related to the thesis.

Essay contains at least three in-text citations (quotes) that offer support for the thesis and are well introduced and analyzed.

Most body paragraphs contain a topic, evidence, analysis, and are related to the thesis.
Body paragraphs contain at least three in-text citations (quotes) that clearly support the thesis. Introduction or analysis of quotes is lacking or not executed well.

Some body paragraphs contain a topic, evidence, analysis, and are related to the thesis.

Contains fewer than three pieces of text evidence OR evidence does not support thesis, is not introduced, and/or is not analyzed.

Few, if any, body paragraphs contain a topic, evidence, analysis, and are related to the thesis.

No text evidence provided in form of quotes.

Very few errors in spelling, punctuation. and grammar throughout the essay. No 1st person or contractions. Formal language is used; wording is clear and accurate.

Few errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Minimal informal or unclear language.

Multiple errors in spelling, grammar, and wording show little effort in editing and proofreading.

Many spelling and grammatical errors detract significantly from the essay. Many errors in wording, point of view, contractions, etc.

2-3 full typed pages;
double-spaced, 12 point type, Times New Roman;
includes completed peer-edited rough draft and outline that demonstrate excellent work

Lacking in 1 requirement

Lacking in 2 requirements

Lacking in 3+ requirements