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Superhero Five Paragraph Essay 
Rubric Code: Q499AB
By vicfranklin
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Superhero 5 Paragraph Essay
  Not Attempted

0 pts

Attempted; does not meet standard

1 pts

Partially meets standard

2 pts

Meets standard

3 pts

Exceeds standard

4 pts

Overall Format

Not Attempted

Did not attempt the five paragraphs
Attempted; does not meet standard

The format is in 5 paragraph essay form but it may not have been indented correctly. It may not be constructed correctly with introduction, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion. It may be filled with poor sentence structure & few sentence signals.
Partially meets standard

The format is correct with 5 visible paragraphs. 5 indentations are visible. The paragraphs may be too lengthy or too short. The paragraphs may be full of run-on sentences or fragments. Sentence signals are scarce.
Meets standard

The format is correct with 5 visible paragraphs. 5 indentations are visible. The paragraphs appear to be the appropriate length. The sentences are complete. Sentence signals are visible.
Exceeds standard

The format is correct with 5 visible paragraphs with indentations. Paragraphs are appropriate length. Some sentences are compound and are filled with descriptive language. Capitalization & punctuation are perfect.
Introduction

Not Attempted

Did not attempt an introduction
Attempted; does not meet standard

An introduction was attempted. It may be too short or too long. It may not have a clear topic sentence.
Partially meets standard

An introduction is visible. It has a topic sentence but it gives it away right off the bat. It may be too wordy or have too few words to engage the reader.
Meets standard

An introduction is visible. It has a clear topic sentence. It is between 3 and 5 sentences. It doesn't give away too many details.
Exceeds standard

An introduction is clearly visible. It has a well-defined topic sentence placed immediately before the body paragraphs begin. It begins broad and narrows. It is the appropriate length.
Body paragraphs

Not Attempted

Did not attempt 3 body paragraphs
Attempted; does not meet standard

Attempted 3 body paragraphs but one or more may not be in correct form. One or more may be too long or too short. Paragraphs may not contain necessary information.
Partially meets standard

3 body paragraphs are visible. These paragraphs partially address the topic sentence. They have some details but leave many questions in the readers' mind.
Meets standard

3 body paragraphs are apparent. The paragraphs are filled with appropriate information and address the topic sentence with mostly pertinent details.
Exceeds standard

3 body paragraphs are apparent. The paragraphs flow seamlessly from one to another and completely support the topic sentence. The details provided are full of descriptive language.
Conclusion

Not Attempted

Did not attempt a conclusion
Attempted; does not meet standard

A conclusion is attempted but is incomplete.
Partially meets standard

A conclusion is visible but is too short or too long. It may be wordy or have too little information. It may not sum up the essay well.
Meets standard

A conclusion is apparent and is well-constructed. It sums up the essay well and is the appropriate length.
Exceeds standard

The conclusion is apparent and well-constructed. It sums up the paper, leaving no loose ends. It is the appropriate length. It restates the introduction perfectly.
Material/Commentary

Not Attempted

The essay is unable to be deciphered. The reader has no ability to understand what is written.
Attempted; does not meet standard

The essay has many issues. It may be difficult to understand. It may lack flow. The details are not supportive of the main ideas. The material is rough and not helpful to the main topic.
Partially meets standard

The flow is there, although transitions may be bumpy. It has some details but lacks consistency. The reader is left with many questions. The material may be bland and descriptions are dull.
Meets standard

The flow is logical. The descriptions are supportive and the topic comes full circle. The language is strong and the reader is intrigued.
Exceeds standard

The flow is seamless. The language is very descriptive. The sentences all seem to have a purpose. The reader feels emotional about the essay.




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