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3 Wishes Essay RUBRIC

Utilize the five paragraph essay structure. Your essay should be typed in 12pt font, and double spaced. Attach this rubric to your essay in hard copy format. Also share the document.

Rubric Code: NXA48C3

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Essay
	Advanced 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Developing 2 pts	Unsatisfactory 1 pts
Introductory Paragraph	Advanced The introduction contains a hook and 3 wishes. The conclusion sentence sums up the paragraph.	Proficient The introduction contains a topic sentence (hook), but the sentence may be unclear, imprecise, or undeveloped; 2 or fewer wishes are introduced.	Developing The introduction lacks a topic sentence; the body does not introduce wises; the conclusion is missing or repetitive.	Unsatisfactory Essay did not include an introductory paragraph.
First Wish	Advanced The first wish is included in a body paragraph. The paragraph successfully includes a topic sentence, 2-3 details about the wish and a conclusion sentence.	Proficient The first wish is included in a body paragraph. The paragraph does not include a topic sentence, and gives 2-3 details about the first wish.	Developing The first wish is listed, but no topic sentence is included. Only 1 detail is given about the first wish.	Unsatisfactory The first wish is listed but no details are included about it.
Second Wish	Advanced The second wish is included in a body paragraph. The paragraph successfully includes a topic sentence, 2-3 details about the wish and a conclusion sentence.	Proficient The second wish is included in a body paragraph. The paragraph does not include a topic sentence, and gives 2-3 details about the second wish.	Developing The second wish is listed, but no topic sentence is included. Only 1 detail is given about the second wish.	Unsatisfactory The second wish is listed but no details are included about it.
Third Wish	Advanced The third wish is included in a body paragraph. The paragraph successfully includes a topic sentence, 2-3 details about the wish and a conclusion sentence.	Proficient The third wish is included in a body paragraph. The paragraph does not include a topic sentence, and gives 2-3 details about the third wish.	Developing The third wish is listed, but no topic sentence is included. Only 1 detail is given about the third wish.	Unsatisfactory The third wish is listed but no details are included about it.
Conclusion	Advanced Essay included a conclusion which stated a summary of the 3 points made within the essay. The points were tied back to the essay's main idea statement.	Proficient Closing paragraph concludes essay in satisfactory manner. However, restatement of main ideas may be lacking.	Developing Conclusion is weak and does not tie back to the main idea. All 3 wishes are not reviewed.	Unsatisfactory Essay did not have a conclusion paragraph.
Spelling & Punctuation	Advanced There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. 0 or 1 mistake	Proficient There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. 2 or 3 mistakes	Developing Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling somewhat interfere with the audience's understanding of the writer's wishes. 4-6 mistakes	Unsatisfactory Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding. 7+ mistakes
Organization	Advanced The essay is focused clearly and logically. Paragraphs have clear transitions. Use words like: "this, that, additionally, also, another"	Proficient Missing two of these: __unfocused __lacks unity __meaning is unclear __missing transitions	Developing Paragraph organization is weak. No transitions between ideas and/or paragraphs	Unsatisfactory The essay shows no signs of organization and lacks vital information.

Keywords:

Five Paragraph Essay

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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