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5 paragraph essay rubric 
5 paragraph essay rubric
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code: S3W697
By amyer1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Proficient

5 pts

Expanding

4 pts

Developing

2 pts

Emergent

0 pts

Points

(N/A)

Introduction/Thesis

Proficient

Introduction is concise and introduces topic in an interesting way.
Expanding

Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Developing

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.
Emergent

Introduction does not introduce topic.
Points
Supporting Points and Details

Proficient

Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points.
Expanding

There are supporting points, though some may be missing. Details are included, but may not fully support points.
Developing

There may be one or two supporting points: details are inadequate.
Emergent

Points do not support thesis.
Points
Conclusion

Proficient

Conclusion is concise and summarizes message of the essay: restates the thesis in a new way.
Expanding

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy and does not relate directly to the thesis.
Developing

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Emergent

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Points
Coherence/Organization

Proficient

Writing has voice and narrative flows easily. Appropriate transitions used.
Expanding

Organization is basically good, perhaps with some choppiness. Some basic transitions used.
Developing

Flow of essay is hard to follow. Little to no transitions used.
Emergent

No flow to writing. Narrative is difficult to follow. No transitions used.
Points
Mechanics/Sentences

Proficient

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-2).
Expanding

Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Developing

There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Emergent

Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
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