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5 Paragraph Essay 
5 Paragraph Essay
Rubric Code: T23735
By nonwheezer
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  4 Points

4 pts

3 Points

3 pts

2 Points

2 pts

1 Points

1 pts

Introduction

4 Points

Well-focused Thesis Statement that introduces the essay and clearly addresses all elements of the topic.
3 Points

Introduction clearly states the main topic, adequately addressing the topic.
2 Points

Introduction is somewhat clear, but only partially addresses the topic.
1 Points

Introduction does not address the topic.
Body

4 Points

Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence with clear and relevant concrete details that give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. All supporting details serve to substantiate the thesis statement.
3 Points

Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence that is adequately supported by relevant concrete details. Most supporting details serve to substantiate the thesis statement.
2 Points

Topic sentence is stated in some body paragraphs. Supporting details are relevant, but some key issues are unsupported. Support for the thesis statement is weak.
1 Points

Topic sentence is weak. Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic. There is a seemingly random collection of information Thesis statement lacks proof.
Point of Views

criticism or opposing views.
4 Points

Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that demonstrates mastery and depth of understanding.
3 Points

Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that logically supports the concrete details.
2 Points

Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that is weak, incomplete, or partially illogical.
1 Points

Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that is off topic or completely illogical.
Conclusion

4 Points

The conclusion is strong and logical; providing a well thought out and clear end to the paper.
3 Points

The conclusion is logical and adequately wraps up the paper.
2 Points

The conclusion is logical, but does not adequately wrap up the paper.
1 Points

Conclusion is illogical.
Mechanics

Grammar, Usage, Sentence Structures, Spelling, Punctuation or Capitalization
4 Points

Contains no errors in grammar, word usage, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation or capitalization.
3 Points

Contains 1 or 2 errors in grammar, word usage, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation or capitalization.
2 Points

Contains 3 or 4 errors in grammar, word usage, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation or capitalization.
1 Points

readable, but contains 5 or more errors in grammar, word usage, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation or capitalization




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