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Five Paragraph Persuasive Essay

The following guidelines are for use in evaluating a five-paragraph format essay.

Rubric Code: X726WX

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Five Paragraph Essay
	Excellent 5 pts	Good 4 pts	Fair 3 pts	Weak 1 pts
Intro. Paragraph	Excellent Lead-in sentence grabs reader's attention, demonstrates the importance of the issue, and provides clear point of view with reasons to support the claim.	Good Lead-in statement mildly attention grabbing; provides weak point of view with some support	Fair Lead-in statement is weak; does not grab reader's attention	Weak Does not give point of view statement.
3 Body Paragraphs	Excellent Each paragraph gives at least 2 details supporting points made in thesis statement.	Good Only 1 detail supporting points in thesis statement	Fair Gives no details to support statement	Weak Does not keep reader's attention, transitions are unclear. No details
Arguments	Excellent Arguments are used to help to influence the reader. They are relevant and specific.	Good Arguments are used to help to influence the reader. They are relevant but confusing.	Fair Arguments are used to help to influence the reader. They may be off-topic or not helpful to the discussion.	Weak Arguments are are not helpful for influencing the reader.
Conclusion Paragraph	Excellent Reasons are summed up. A solution is clearly identified with some form of action which provides the reader with a sense of ending	Good Reasons are restated. A solution is identified with some form of action. The reader can see that the essay is complete.	Fair Conclusion is really a new idea, but still supports the main argument. A solution is mentioned, but unclear. The reader feels like the essay is unfinished.	Weak No review of reasons; unclear conclusion of paper. Poor closing
Appearance	Excellent Has a title page, is written in pen or typed, is neat and legible, and includes the name of the author.	Good 1 of the four required appearance items is missing, or poorly done.	Fair 2 of the four required appearance items are missing, or poorly done.	Weak 3 or more of the four required appearance items are missing, or poorly done.
Mechanics/Usage/Grammar	Excellent No mechanical problems in paper; no spelling errors; no grammar problems, paper is formatted properly, great sentence structure	Good Very few mechanical problems in paper, no spelling errors, little or no grammar problems, paper is formatted properly, great sentence structure	Fair Some mistakes and spelling errors; confusing format; some grammar problems; fair sentence structure	Weak Many spelling mistakes; needs to be edited and revised extensively; messy format; poor structure
Word Choice	Excellent Words convey the intended message in an exceptionally interesting, precise, and natural way that fits the audience and purpose. The writer employs a rich, broad range of words which have been carefully chosen and well placed for impact.	Good Words effectively convey the intended message. The writer employs a variety of words that are functional and appropriate to audience and purpose.	Fair Language is monotonous and/or misused, detracting from the meaning and impact.	Weak The writing shows an extremely limited vocabulary, or is so filled with misused words that the meaning is obscured. Only the most general kind of message is communicated because of vague or imprecise language.
Voice	Excellent Has chosen a voice appropriate for the topic and audience. The writer is deeply committed to the topic, and there is an exceptional sense of "writing to be read." The writing is expressive, engaging, or sincere.	Good A voice is present. The writer demonstrates commitment to the topic, and there may be a sense of "writing to be read." In places, the writing is expressive, engaging, or sincere.	Fair The writing provides little sense of involvement or commitment. There is no evidence that the writer has chosen a suitable voice.	Weak The writing seems to lack a sense of involvment or commitment.
Rough drafts and revisions	Excellent All previous work and editing documents are present and accounted for.	Good All but one of the previous work and editing documents are present and accounted for.	Fair All but two of the previous work and editing documents are present and accounted for.	Weak One or none of the previous work or editing documents are present.
On time	Excellent On time	Good 1 day late	Fair 2 days late	Weak 3 or more days late
Transitions
Enter Title	Excellent	Good	Fair	Weak

Keywords:

Five Paragraph Essay

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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