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5 Paragraph Essay 
5 Paragraph Essay
Write a five paragraph essay utilizing five paragraph essay structure. Attach this rubric to your essay.
Rubric Code: N2W3CX8
By ericcblondin
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

25 pts

Proficient

20 pts

Average

15 pts

Beginner/Emerging

10 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

Introductory Paragraph

Attention Grabber
Necessary Information
Thesis
Excellent

-This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader.
-Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay.
- Thoughtful transition between the "attention grabber" to the thesis.
Proficient

-This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader.
-Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay.
-No transitions used throughout the paragraph.
Average

-Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay.
-Attention-grabber is missing from the beginning.
- No transitions used in the paragraph.
Beginner/Emerging

-Missing a clear thesis statement in the introduction paragraph.
- No attention-grabber mentioned in the introduction.
- No transitions used throughout the introduction.
Incomplete

Missing
First Body Paragraph

Transition
First thesis point
Details
Excellent

-It begins with a thoughtful transition.
-This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point.
-It must be effectively explained. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
Proficient

-This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point.
-It must be effectively explained. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
- Missing a thoughtful transition that ties the paragraph into the paper.
Average

-This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point.
-It must be effectively explained.
-Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
Beginner/Emerging

-The thesis statement's first main point is not stated.
-It is not effectively explained.
Incomplete

Missing
Second Body Paragraph

Transition
Second thesis point
Details
Excellent

-It begins with a thoughtful transition.
-This paragraph should include the thesis statement's second main point.
-It must be effectively explained. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
Proficient

-This paragraph should include the thesis statement's second main point.
-It must be effectively explained. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
- Missing a thoughtful transition that ties the paragraph into the paper.
Average

-This paragraph should include the thesis statement's second main point.
-It must be effectively explained.
-Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
Beginner/Emerging

-The thesis statement's second main point is not stated.
-It is not effectively explained.
Incomplete

Missing
Third Body Paragraph

Transition
Third thesis point
Details
Excellent

-It begins with a thoughtful transition.
-This paragraph should include the thesis statement's third main point.
-It must be effectively explained. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
Proficient

-This paragraph should include the thesis statement's third main point.
-It must be effectively explained. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
- Missing a thoughtful transition that ties the paragraph into the paper.
Average

-This paragraph should include the thesis statement's third main point.
-It must be effectively explained.
-Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.
Beginner/Emerging

-The thesis statement's third main point is not stated.
-It is not effectively explained.
Incomplete

Missing
Conclusion

Choose a specific conclusion that we have talked about during class.
Excellent

-The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the essay.
-The points should once again be tied back to the essay's purpose.
-It should end with a clear purpose based on the essay type, such as a "end with a warning."
Proficient

-The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the essay.
-The points should once again be tied back to the essay's purpose.
-Does not end with a clear purpose.
Average

-The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the essay.
-Does not mention the essay's purpose.
Beginner/Emerging

-The last paragraph gave a partial summary of the points made within the essay.
Incomplete

Missing
English Conventions

Excellent

-Sentence structures vary, subject and verbs agree, varied vocabulary is used, correct punctuation is used.
-Correct spelling and capitalization.
Proficient

-Sentence structures vary, subject is used, correct punctuation is used.
-Correct spelling and capitalization.
-Contains some errors in subject-verb agreement.
-Contains 1-2 sentence structure errors.
Average

-No variety in sentence structure, or 3-4 errors in sentence structure.
-3-4 misspelled words.
-Contains subject-verb agreement errors.
Beginner/Emerging

-5 or more errors in sentence structure.
-5 or more misspelled words.
-Subject-verb agreement errors.
Incomplete

Missing
MLA Format

Excellent

MLA format is perfect with no mistakes
Proficient

MLA formatted but contains 1 - 2 mistakes
Average

MLA formatted but contains 3 mistakes
Beginner/Emerging

Not MLA formatted
Incomplete

Missing



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