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Five Paragraph Essay 
Five Paragraph Essay
The following guidelines are for use in evaluating a five-paragraph format essay.
Rubric Code: S99XXX
By cgmccool
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Five Paragraph Essay
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction Paragraph

Excellent

-clear main idea
-introduces three key ideas that are logical and show originality
-a strong opening that catches the reader's attention
Good

-clear main idea
-three ideas included are on topic and logical
-need to work on catching the reader's attention
Fair

-paragraph does not clearly state a main idea
-need to write three clear ideas to support your point of view
Poor

- no main idea
-rewrite the original question for your essay, in your own words, to help you better understand the main idea for your essay
3 Body Paragraphs

Excellent

Paragraphs are easy to follow
-gives topic sentences and strong supporting details<
-strong writing that uses the elements of writing with confidence
Good

-paragraphs are usually easy to follow
-has topic sentences and gives general supporting details
-writing uses the elements of writing competently
Fair

-paragraphs are not easy to follow (ideas are unorganized)
-topic sentences are weak or for some paragraphs may be missing
-support for ideas are weak or missing
Poor

-there are not 3 body paragraphs
-review the format for a proper 5 paragraph essay
- research additional facts that will support your ideas
Conclusion Paragraph

Excellent

-paragraph reviews the main idea
-strong conclusion that includes a personal reflection on the theme or additional interesting information
Good

-paragraph reviews the main idea
-good conclusion that includes a personal reflection on the theme or additional information
Fair

-paragraph does not review the main idea
-there is no clear conclusion--the essay just ends
Poor

There is no conclusion
Mechanics/Usage/Grammar

Excellent

-essay has a few minor mechanical errors
Good

-essay has some mistakes and/or spelling errors but errors do not detract from the writer's message
Fair

-essay has many mistakes and/or spelling errors
-revision is needed to improve flow of language and sentence structure
Poor

-essay has spelling and grammar errors that interfere with the writers abiltiy to create meaning
-needs to be edited and revised



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