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Five Paragraph Informative Essay Rubric 
Five Paragraph Informative Essay Rubric
Five Paragraph Informative Essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: QXAABA9
By AD_Wong
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Essay
  Excellent

14 pts

Good

11 pts

Fair

8 pts

Poor

5 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Very well developed introduction. Has an inviting hook sentence, clear purpose, and powerfully addresses the audience, and has a strong thesis statement.
Good

The introduction is fairly developed. Has a hook sentence, states a purpose, addresses the audience, and contains a thesis statement.
Fair

The introduction presents the topic, but does not have a hook sentence, mention a purpose, an audience, or a thesis statement.
Poor

There is no clear introduction.
Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence and strong supporting evidence. Concluding sentences clearly connect back to the thesis.
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence, specific supporting evidence, and concluding sentence.
Fair

Not all paragraphs contain topic sentences.
There is some evidence, but they are not very clear or specific. There is a concluding sentence but no clear connection to the thesis.
Poor

There are less than three body paragraphs. There are no clear topic sentences. Evidence is either wrong or lacking. No concluding sentence.
Conclusion

Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay. It provides a creative solution to the issue.
Good

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay, it provides a solution to the issue.
Fair

The concluding paragraph relates a conclusion to the process, but it does not provide a solution to the issue.
Poor

There is no apparent conclusion or point made about the topic.
Organization/Structure

Excellent

Information is presented in a logical order and maintains the interest of the audience.
Good

Information is presented in a logical order but does not always maintain the interest of the audience.
Fair

Most information presented in a logical order.
Poor

There is no logical order or structure.
Mechanics

Spelling, Grammar, Word Choice, Bibiliography
Excellent

There are little to no errors in grammar, mechanics and spelling and word choice is creative and accurate. The bibliography is in correct format.
Good

There are some errors in grammar,mechanics and spelling and word choice but they do not interfere with understanding. The bibliography is in mostly correct format.
Fair

There are several errors in grammar, spelling, and mechanics which at times interfere with understanding and word choice is inaccurate. The bibliography is mostly incorrect.
Poor

There are too many errors in grammar, spelling and mechanics and word choice which completely interfere with understanding. There is no bibliography.



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