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Five Paragraph Essay Rubric Text Evidence 
Five Paragraph Essay Rubric Text Evidence
Essay Title: Animal Cognition
Rubric Code: N2478XC
By amykennedy16
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Subject: Science  
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

- Paragraph contains engaging hook that is connected smoothly to the thesis/topic
- Paragraph successfully mentions the three main ideas of the essay
Good

- Paragraph contains a hook that is connected smoothly to the thesis/topic
- Paragraph mentions the three main ideas of the essay
Fair

- Paragraph contains a hook that is not effectively connected to the thesis/topic
- Paragraph mentions two of the the three main ideas of the essay
Poor

- Paragraph does not contain a hook or that is not related to the thesis/topic
- Paragraph does not mention the main ideas of the essay
Body Paragraphs 1-3 (weighted twice)

Excellent

- Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence
- Contains multiple pieces of text evidence that clearly supports the main idea of the paragraph
- Details/explanations are included that fully explain how the evidence is relevant
- Paragraph ends with a closing sentence
Good

- Paragraph contains a focused topic sentence
- Contains at least 2 pieces of text evidence that supports the main idea of the paragraph
- Details/explanations are included that somewhat explain how the evidence is relevant
- Paragraph ends with a closing sentence
Fair

- Paragraph contains an inaccurate or unrelated topic sentence
- Contains 1 piece of text evidence that supports the main idea of the paragraph or contains evidence that is not strong/supportive
- Details/explanations are included but do not explain how the evidence is relevant
- Paragraph ends with closing sentence
Poor

- Paragraph does not contain a topic sentence
- Contains no text evidence or evidence does not support the main idea of the paragraph
- No details/explanations are included to explain how the evidence is relevant
- Paragraph does not end with a closing sentence
Scientific Content

Excellent

- Scientific content is completely accurate and writing shows deep understanding of the topic
- Scientific content comes directly from the provided resources and at least one additional self-selected resource
- Content presented is thorough and is logically organized
Good

- Scientific content is mostly accurate and writing shows fair understanding of the topic
- Scientific content comes directly from the provided resources
- Content presented is complete and organized
Fair

- Scientific content contains more than 2 factual errors and writing shows flawed or incomplete understanding of the topic
- Scientific content does not connect to the provided resources
- Content presented is incomplete but organized
Poor

- Scientific content contains multiple factual errors and writing shows little understanding of the topic
- Scientific content does not connect to the provided resources
- Content presented is incomplete and disorganized
Conclusion

Excellent

- Begins with restated thesis statement/topic
- Recaps the main ideas of the essay
- Ends with closing thought that ties the essay together
Good

- Begins with restated thesis statement/topic
- Lists the main ideas of the essay
- Ends with closing thought, but it does not go with the essay or tie the essay together
Fair

- Thesis statement/topic is not restated
or
- Main ideas of the essay are not mentioned
- Contains a closing thought, but it is unrelated to the essay or tie the essay together
Poor

- Missing the restated thesis statement/topic
- Main ideas of the essay are not mentioned
- No attempt at concluding paragraph or paragraph is unclear
Spelling, Grammar, and Mechanics

Excellent

- Spelling is correct
- Contains zero fragments or run-on sentences
- Correct usage of scientific terminology and writing is cohesive
- Capitalization is correct
- Correct Punctuation
Good

- 1-3 spelling errors
- Contains 1-2 fragments or run-on sentences
- Correct usage of scientific terminology and writing is somewhat cohesive
- 3 or fewer mistakes on the following: word usage errors, capitalization mistakes, punctuation errors
Fair

- 4-5 spelling errors
- Contains 3-4 fragments or run-on sentences that do not significantly affect understanding
- Incorrect usage of scientific terminology or writing is not cohesive
- 4-5 mistakes on the following: word usage errors, capitalization mistakes, punctuation errors
Poor

- 6+ spelling errors
- Contains 5+ fragments or run-on sentences which make the writing difficult to understand
- Incorrect usage of scientific terminology and writing is not cohesive
- 6+ mistakes on the following: word usage errors, capitalization mistakes, punctuation errors



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