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April Raintree 5 paragraph essay
5 paragraph persuasive essay
Students write 5 paragraph essays to respond to literature
Rubric Code:
P2XW7C2
By
ktaypotat
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Essay
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Total/Comments
(N/A)
Introduction
Excellent
Topic is very clear and is persuasive.
Argument is sound
Interesting 3-point sentence present.
Gives good background information about the topic.
Points are listed in the order discussed in the body.
Good
Topic is somewhat clear and persuasive.
Argument is present.
Gives good background information.
Basic three point sentence present.
Fair
Topic is weak and unclear.
Argument does not connect to topic.
Three points are not listed in the 3-point sentence.
Poor
Topic is unknown.
Argument is unclear.
No 3-point sentence present.
Total/Comments
Body Paragraph 1
Excellent
Introduces the first main point listed in the three point sentence.
Topic sentence very creative.
Reason strongly supports opinion.
Transition word used.
Good
Introduces the first main point listed in the three point sentence.
Topic sentence is basic;not creative.
Reason supports opinion.
Transition word used.
Fair
Introduces the first main point listed in the three point sentence.
Topic sentence is not creative.
Reason does not strongly opinion.
Transition word not used.
Poor
Does not introduce the first main point listed in the three point sentence.
Topic sentence not creative.
Reason is not present and not relevant to topic.
Transition word not used.
Total/Comments
Body Paragraph 2
Excellent
Introduces the second main point listed in the three point sentence.
Topic sentence very creative.
Reason strongly supports opinion.
Transition word used.
Good
Introduces the second main point listed in the three point sentence.
Topic sentence is basic;not creative.
Reason supports opinion.
Transition word used.
Fair
Introduces the second main point listed in the three point sentence.
Topic sentence is not creative.
Reason does not strongly opinion.
Transition word not used.
Poor
Does not introduce the second main point listed in the three point sentence.
Topic sentence not creative.
Reason is not present and not relevant to topic.
Transition word not used.
Total/Comments
Body Paragraph 3
Excellent
Introduces the third main point listed in the three point sentence.
Topic sentence very creative.
Reason strongly supports opinion.
Transition word used.
Good
Introduces the third main point listed in the three point sentence.
Topic sentence is basic;not creative.
Reason supports opinion.
Transition word used.
Fair
Introduces the third main point listed in the three point sentence.
Topic sentence is not creative.
Reason does not strongly opinion.
Transition word not used.
Poor
Does not introduce the third main point listed in the three point sentence.
Topic sentence not creative.
Reason is not present and not relevant to topic.
Transition word not used.
Total/Comments
Mechanics and Usage
Excellent
Demonstrates exceptionally strong command of conventions of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and usage.
No capitalization, spelling, or punctuation errors; vivid verbs/vocabulary
Good
Demonstrates control of conventions of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling, and usage.
One to three capitalization, spelling, or punctuation errors; good verbs/vocabulary
Fair
Errors in use of conventions of mechanics and usage distract but do not impede, the reader.
Four to six capitalization, spelling, or punctuation errors; boring verbs/vocabulary
Poor
Limited ability to control conventions of mechanics and usage impairs readability of the composition.
More than six capitalization, spelling, or punctuation errors; boring verbs/vocabulary
Total/Comments
Logical Order/ Organization
Excellent
Information in paragraphs were very organized; paragraphs flow smoothly
Good
Information in paragraphs were somewhat organized; flows smoothly
Fair
Information in paragraphs were poorly organized; choppy flow
Poor
Information in paragraphs were not organized; paragraphs don’t make sense; has information that doesn’t “belong”
Total/Comments
Format
Excellent
Correct heading; title is centered and catchy; spacing is correct; used Google
Good
One format error; title is present, but basic; missing one part of the writing process
Fair
2-3 format errors; title not present; missing 2 parts of the writing process
Poor
4 or more format errors; no title present
Total/Comments
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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