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4 Paragraph Essay
Expository Essay
Basic 4 paragraph essay with a rubric evaluating each paragraph.
Rubric Code:
TXB3B3B
By
newdawncorp1
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Subject:
Humanities
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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4 Paragraph Essay
20 PTS
4
4 pts
3
4 pts
2
4 pts
1
4 pts
Paragraph 1 Introduction
4 Points
4
Paragraph is well written and grabs the readers interest. The topic is introduced and is clear. The 2 main ideas are cleary introduced. The thesis is one sentence and is the last sentence of the introductory paragraph.
3
Good introduction, but -
*thesis sentence is needed
*topic is not stated clearly
*supportive details (informative sentence) not clearly stated
2
Weak introduction,
need to:
*introduce topic with
topic sentence
*need informative sentence
*no thesis sentence
1
No introductory paragraph
Paragraph 2 Body
4 Points
4
Paragraph is well written, with topic & concluding sentence,3 supporting details clearly stated, and a good use of vocabulary.
3
Good paragraph, but:
*concluding sentence missing
*rewrite/organize to make meaning clear
*a change of vocabulary
2
Weak paragraph,
needs:
*topic sentence
*more supporting details
*complete ideas & explanation
*edit details to fit topic sentence
1
Incomplete paragraph needs:
*topic & concluding sentence
*complete explanation
*much more information needed
Paragraph 3 Body
4 Points
4
Paragraph is well written, with topic & concluding sentence,3 supporting details clearly stated, and a good use of vocabulary.
3
Good paragraph, but:
*concluding sentence missing
*rewrite/organize to make meaning clear
*a change of vocabulary
2
Weak paragraph,
needs:
*topic sentence
*more supporting details
*complete ideas & explanation
*edit details to fit topic sentence
1
Incomplete paragraph needs:
*topic & concluding sentence
*complete explanation
*much more information needed
Paragraph 4 Conclusion
4 Points
4
Well written conclusion with 4 sentences that review your 2 main ideas. Your topic & concluding sentence sum up information. At least 1 technique used:
Famous Quote, Interesting Fact, Dictionary Definition or Humor.
3
Good concluding statement but does not sum up paper.
2
Weak conclusion,
needs:
*topic sentence
*rewrite summary
*delete new information
1
No conclusion paragraph
Information
4 Points
4
Information presented is strong, there is enough information to make this a solid piece of writing.
3
Information presented is good, but
*a few more facts would make this a stronger piece, or
*a mistake in a fact weakens the piece.
2
Information presented is fine,
*but not enough information given, or
*irrelevant/wrong information given that weakens the piece.
1
Little information given.
Writing conventions
Extra Credit
4 Points
4
Editing well done; little if any corrections needed.
3
Good job editing, some minor errors in spelling, sentence structure or grammar.
2
Editing rushed: a number of errors in spelling, sentence structure or grammar. Does not interfer with reading.
1
Editing not complete; many errors in spelling, sentence structure or grammar. Errors interfer with reading.
Subjects:
Humanities
Social Sciences
(General)
Types:
Writing
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