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5 Paragraph Essay 
5 Paragraph Essay
Write a five-paragraph essay utilizing the five-paragraph essay structure.
Rubric Code: YXCAA3B
By Christmas84
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 5 Paragraph Essay
  Excellent

3 pts

Average

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Not Acceptable

0 pts

Introductory Paragraph

This paragraph introduces the essay's purpose, it includes a hook and a thorough thesis statement. Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that includes the writer's opinion along with three points details that support the opinion.
Excellent

This paragraph starts with a strong hook.
Thesis statement is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay. Thoughtful transition between the hook to the thesis.
Average

Thesis statement and/or hook are somewhat effective. Transition between the two
Poor

Thesis statement and/or hook is not very clear or effective.
Not Acceptable

Thesis statement and/or hook are not acceptable
Body Paragraph 1

This paragraph should include the thesis statements first main point. It must be effectively explained using specific evidence. Thorough details must be given. The writer must be specific and end with a mini-conclusion of topic.
Excellent

Essay included a First Body Paragraph that stated the thesis statement. Successfully includes topic sentence and gives detailed information about detail #1, has a concluding sentence.
Average

Attempts to Successfully include topic sentence and gives detailed information about detail #1, has a concluding sentence.
Poor

Essay did include a First Body Paragraph but fails to either gives detailed information about detail #1 or does not have a concluding sentence.
Not Acceptable

Essay did not include a First Body Paragraph.
Body Paragraph 2

This paragraph should include the thesis statements second main point. It must be effectively explained using specific evidence. Thorough details must be given. The writer must be specific and end with a mini-conclusion of topic.
Excellent

Essay included a Second Body Paragraph which stated the thesis statements second point thoroughly and with specific details.. Successfully includes topic sentence and gives detailed information about detail #1, has a concluding sentence.
Average

Attempts to Successfully include topic sentence and gives detailed information about detail #2, has a concluding sentence.
Poor

Essay did include a First Body Paragraph but fails to either gives detailed information about detail #2 or does not have a concluding sentence.
Not Acceptable

Essay did not include a Second Body Paragraph.
Body Paragraph 3

This paragraph should include the thesis statements third main point. It must be effectively explained using specific evidence. Thorough details must be given. The writer must be specific and end with a mini-conclusion of topic.
Excellent

Essay included a Third Body Paragraph which stated the thesis statements third point thoroughly and with specific details. Successfully includes topic sentence and gives detailed information about detail #1, has a concluding sentence.
Average

Attempts to Successfully include topic sentence and gives detailed information about detail #3, has a concluding sentence.
Poor

Essay did include a First Body Paragraph but fails to either gives detailed information about detail #3 or does not have a concluding sentence.
Not Acceptable

Essay did not include a Third Body Paragraph.
Conclusion Paragraph

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 purpose.
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.
Average

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

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

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

Punctuation, Capitalization, Consistent Point of view and verb tense.
Essay should be checked for correct spelling and punctuation. Essay should also be edited prior to being handed in.
Excellent

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
Average

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
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Poor

Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the process
Not Acceptable

Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding of the process.




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