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5 Paragraph Essay 
5 Paragraph Essay
Rubric Code: Y232938
By pdtivers
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 9-12

Powered by iRubric 5 Paragraph Essay
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Keep Working on It

2 pts

Not Acceptable

1 pts

Introductory Paragraph

Excellent

Thesis statement is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay. Uses three reasons to support thesis statement Use excellent transitions words to separate each reason.
Good

Thesis statement is stated. Includes 2-3 three different reasons with good transitions to separate each reason.
Keep Working on It

Thesis statement is not very clear . The reasons are the same or not clear. Rarely uses transitions words for each reason.
Not Acceptable

Thesis statement is not acceptable. Does not use three separate reason to support thesis statement. Does not include transition words for each reason.
Body Paragraphs

Excellent

Each paragraph begins with specific reason. Writer uses excellent relevant evidence and voice to prove thesis and reason. Includes excellent wrap up sentence.
Good

Each paragraph begins with specific reason. Writer uses good relevant evidence and voice to prove thesis and reason. Includes good wrap up sentence.
Keep Working on It

Paragraph begins with unclear reason. Writer uses irrelevant evidence and voice to prove thesis and reason. Weak wrap up sentence.
Not Acceptable

Paragraphs are not acceptable. They do not emphasize the thesis and do not use transitions. Evidence does not support reason. Voice is lacking. Does not include wrap up sentence.
Conclusion Paragraph

Excellent

Does an excellent job of restating thesis. The paragraph is a thorough summary of the points made within the essay.
Paragraph has a strong conclusion sentence.
Good

Thesis is restated well. The paragraph is a good summary of the points made within the essay.
Paragraph has a good conclusion sentence.
Keep Working on It

Thesis is not restated very well. The paragraph is not a good summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph needs a stronger concluding sentence.
Not Acceptable

Paragraph is not acceptable. It does not restate thesis, summarize points made in the body paragraphs, or conclude well.
Grammar/Punctuation

Excellent

Essay has 0-2 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement, spelling
Good

Essay has 3-4 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement, spelling
Keep Working on It

Essay has 5-6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement, spelling
Not Acceptable

Essay has more than 6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement, spelling




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