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STEP UP TO WRITING RUBRIC - 5 Paragraph Essays 
Rubric Code: R753C7
By KaseyPo
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Does Not Meet Standard

1 pts

Progressing Toward Standard

2 pts

Meeting Standard

3 pts

Exceeding Standard

4 pts

Introduction Paragraph

Does Not Meet Standard

Thesis statement does not include a debatable subject statement, or missing the writer's precise opinion about the topic, and/or is missing evidence to support writer's opinion.
Progressing Toward Standard

Thesis statement includes a debatable subject statement, but is missing writer's precise opinion about topic, and/or has less than 3 strong pieces of evidence to support writer's opinion.
Meeting Standard

Thesis statement includes a debatable subject statement, writer's precise opinion about topic, and 3 strong pieces of evidence to support writer's opinion (topics for Paragraph 2, 3 & 4.)
Exceeding Standard

Writer meets standards (all 3 point pieces) and includes anecdote, humor, a questions or quotation, important fact, bold statement or example that illustrates the topic.
Paragraph 2

Does Not Meet Standard

Topic Sentence or Reason/Detail/Facts are missing. Writer is not understanding 5 Paragraph Essay format.
Progressing Toward Standard

Writer includes Topic Sentence and 2-3 Reason/Detail/Facts. Explanations for most RDFs have been included.
Meeting Standard

Writer includes Topic Sentence and 2-3 Reason/Detail/Facts, along with Explanations for each RDF. Transition words are also used. The paragraph includes a concluding sentence.
Exceeding Standard

Writer meets standards (all 3 point pieces), uses a variety of transition words, and is also concentrating on using excellent word choice.
Paragraph 3

Does Not Meet Standard

Topic Sentence or Reason/Detail/Facts are missing. Writer is not understanding 5 Paragraph Essay format.
Progressing Toward Standard

Writer includes Topic Sentence and 2-3 Reason/Detail/Facts. Explanations for most RDFs have been included.
Meeting Standard

Writer includes Topic Sentence and 2-3 Reason/Detail/Facts, along with Explanations for each RDF. Transition words are also used. The paragraph includes a concluding sentence.
Exceeding Standard

Writer meets standards (all 3 point pieces), uses a variety of transition words, and is also concentrating on using excellent word choice.
Paragraph 4

Does Not Meet Standard

Topic Sentence or Reason/Detail/Facts are missing. Writer is not understanding 5 Paragraph Essay format.
Progressing Toward Standard

Writer includes Topic Sentence and 2-3 Reason/Detail/Facts. Explanations for most RDFs have been included.
Meeting Standard

Writer includes Topic Sentence and 2-3 Reason/Detail/Facts, along with Explanations for each RDF. Transition words are also used. The paragraph includes a concluding sentence.
Exceeding Standard

Writer meets standards (all 3 point pieces), uses a variety of transition words, and is also concentrating on using excellent word choice.
Conclusion Paragraph

Does Not Meet Standard

Writer has not summarized the topics and/or does not have a clincher statement.
Progressing Toward Standard

Writer summarizes topics from Paragraph 1, however wording is quite similar to the original words. The clincher statement still needs work.
Meeting Standard

Writer summarizes the topics from Paragraph 1 using different language and includes a convincing clincher statement.
Exceeding Standard

Writer summarizes topics from Paragraph 1 using creative language. The clincher statement is written in a way that makes the reader want to agree.
Word Choice

Does Not Meet Standard

Many words and phrases are vague (stuff, things). Words don't make sense. The same words are used over and over.
Progressing Toward Standard

Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair. Words aren't specific. Writer uses everyday words well, but isn't stretching to find new, more exciting words.
Meeting Standard

Writer uses vivid words and phrases that communicate clearly, but the writing could include more even more vivid words as well as similes, metaphors & alliteration.
Exceeding Standard

Writer uses vivid words and phrases that create mind movies for reader. Words are colorful and fresh. Verbs are energetic. The choice and placement of the words seems accurate and natural.
Capitalization & Punctuation

Does Not Meet Standard

Writer makes several errors in capitalization and /or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
Progressing Toward Standard

Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and /or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow.
Meeting Standard

Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization and /or punctuation. The paper is still easy to read.
Exceeding Standard

Writer makes no errors in capitalization and /or punctuation. The paper is exceptionally easy to read.
Grammar & Spelling

Does Not Meet Standard

Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Progressing Toward Standard

Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Meeting Standard

Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Exceeding Standard

Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Sentence Structure

Does Not Meet Standard

Sentences lack structure and appear to be incomplete or rambling.
Progressing Toward Standard

Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure.
Meeting Standard

Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
Exceeding Standard

All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.




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