iRubric: 5 Paragraph Essay rubric

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.

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.

Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay.

This paragraph starts with an "attention grabber" that is appropriate for the topic and engaging to the reader.

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.

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.

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.

It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified through evidence from your research.

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."

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.

The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the essay.

The last paragraph gave a partial summary of the points made within the essay.

Paper is done neatly and is easy to read / understand. There is clear thought and the celebrity fits the idea of someone who has struggled with mental health and has now chosen to speak out about it to help others. PP is complete and the notes packet is complete and turned in. Paper and presentation are completed and turned in on time.

Paper is done neatly and is easy to read / understand. There is clear thought and although the celebrity has struggled with mental health issues, does not fit the description of someone who has used their struggles to help others / speak out for mental health.

Paper is complete but not easy to read or concise. Packet is turned in but incomplete. There is a lack of information / structure in the overall project / presentation.

Paper is not in the correct structure / is difficult to read. Paper is overall redundant and hard to follow. Packet is incomplete or missing. Celebrity does not fit the assignment.