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Adopt an Element 5 Paragraph Essay MLA

Write a five paragraph essay about your element utilizing the five paragraph essay structure. All sources must be cited in MLA format.

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Research Essay - MLA formatting Enter rubric description
	Rubric Score 4 Superior 20 pts	Rubric Score 3 Advanced 15 pts	Rubric Score 2 Average 10 pts	Rubric Score 1 Beginner/Emerging 5 pts
Introductory Paragraph (CCS 6.4) Attention Grabber Necessary Information Thesis	Rubric Score 4 This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader. Thesis 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 thesis.	Rubric Score 3 This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader. Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay.	Rubric Score 2 Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay.	Rubric Score 1 This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader.
First Body Paragraph (CCS 6.1 a-e) Transition First thesis point Details Source	Rubric Score 4 It begins with a thoughtful transition.This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.	Rubric Score 3 This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.	Rubric Score 2 This paragraph should include the thesis statement's first main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.	Rubric Score 1 It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research.
Second Body Paragraph (CCS 6.1 a-e) Transition Second thesis point Details Source	Rubric Score 4 It begins with a thoughtful transition.This paragraph should include the thesis statement's second main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.	Rubric Score 3 This paragraph should include the thesis statement's second main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.	Rubric Score 2 This paragraph should include the thesis statement's second main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.	Rubric Score 1 It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research.
Third Body Paragraph (CCS 6.1 a-e) Transition Third thesis point Details Source	Rubric Score 4 It begins with a thoughtful transition.This paragraph should include the thesis statement's third main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.	Rubric Score 3 This paragraph should include the thesis statement's third main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.	Rubric Score 2 This paragraph should include the thesis statement's third main point. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.	Rubric Score 1 It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research.
Conclusion (CCS 6.4) Restate your thesis Review your main points Relate your paper to your audience.	Rubric Score 4 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. It should end with a clear purpose based on the essay type, such as a "end with a warning."	Rubric Score 3 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.	Rubric Score 2 The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the essay.	Rubric Score 1 The last paragraph gave a partial summary of the points made within the essay.
English Conventions (CCS 6.4 & CCS 6.5)	Rubric Score 4 Sentence structures vary, subject and verbs agree, varied vocabulary is used, correct punctuation is used with at least 1 semi-colon used. Correct spelling and capitalization.	Rubric Score 3 Sentence structures vary, subject is used, correct punctuation is used. Correct spelling and capitalization.	Rubric Score 2 Correct spelling and capitalization.	Rubric Score 1 Mostly correct spelling.
Conventions/MLA Format (CCS 6.4)	Rubric Score 4 Five paragraph essay format is followed precisely and MLA format is smoothly utilized in all areas. Title page, headers, footers, and Works cited page, margins, font, and line spacing all correctly done.	Rubric Score 3 Five paragraph essay format is followed precisely and MLA format is smoothly utilized in all areas. Title page, and Works cited page, margins, font, and line spacing all correctly done.	Rubric Score 2 Five paragraph essay format is followed precisely and MLA format is smoothly utilized in all areas.	Rubric Score 1 There are five paragraphs .
Extra Credit Body Paragraphs Any additional body paragraphs Transition Fourth and beyond thesis point Details Quote	Rubric Score 4 It begins with a thoughtful transition.This paragraph(s) should include the thesis statement's additional main point(s). It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.	Rubric Score 3 This paragraph(s) should include the thesis statement's additional main point(s). It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported. At least one source is used in proper MLA format.	Rubric Score 2 This paragraph(s) should include the thesis statement's additional main point(s). It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research. Precise and extensive details must be given and supported.	Rubric Score 1 It must be effectively explained. The point(s) must be exemplified through evidence from your research.

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MLA 5 Paragraph Essay

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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