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4 Paragraph Essay

Kasel's MLA 5 Paragraph Essay

Rubric for 4 paragraph history essay.

Rubric Code: WX58838

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

4-Paragraph Essay Enter rubric description
	Superior 5 pts	Advanced 3 pts	Average 1 pts	Beginner/Emerging 0 pts
Introductory Paragraph Attention Grabber Necessary Information Main idea	Superior This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader. Main idea statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay. Thoughtful transition between the "attention grabber" to the main idea statement.	Advanced This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader. Statement of main idea should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay.	Average Main idea is stated in the first paragraph.	Beginner/Emerging This paragraph does not include an introduction of the main idea.
First Body Paragraph Transition First main idea Details	Superior It begins with a thoughtful transition. This paragraph should include the first main idea identified in the introductory paragraph. It must be effectively explained. The point must be supported by three relevant details	Advanced This paragraph should include the first main idea of the essay. It must be explained and supported by several good details.	Average This paragraph should include the first main idea of the essay. Support should be present and at least one good detail needs to be used.	Beginner/Emerging First main idea is present but not clearly supported.
Second Body Paragraph Transition Second main idea Details	Superior It begins with a thoughtful transition. This paragraph should include the second main idea identified in the introductory paragraph. It must be effectively explained. The point must be supported by three relevant details	Advanced This paragraph should include the second main idea of the essay. It must be explained and supported by several good details.	Average This paragraph should include the second main idea of the essay. Support should be present and at least one good detail needs to be used.	Beginner/Emerging Second main idea is present but not clearly supported.
Conclusion Restate your main idea Review your main points	Superior The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. The points should once again be tied back to the essay's purpose and include a restatement of the main idea of the essay.	Advanced The last paragraph should include some summary of the points made within the essay. The points should once again be tied back to the essay's and main idea.	Average The last paragraph should include some reference to the points made within the essay.	Beginner/Emerging Includes little/no reference to the main idea.
English Conventions	Superior Sentence structures vary, subject and verbs agree, varied vocabulary is used, correct punctuation is used. Correct spelling and capitalization.	Advanced Sentence structures vary, subject is used, correct punctuation is used. Correct spelling and capitalization are used with very few errors.	Average Several errors in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.	Beginner/Emerging Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Conventions/MLA Format	Superior MLA format is smoothly utilized in all areas. Heading, margins, font, and line spacing all correctly done. Paper is written in four clear paragraphs.	Advanced MLA format is clearly present in most areas. Heading, margins, font, and line spacing are mostly correctly done. Paper is written in four clear paragraphs.	Average Attempt at MLA formatting is clear throughout the paper. Paper is written in four paragraphs.	Beginner/Emerging MLA formatting is not present and/or four clear paragraphs are not used.

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