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Five Paragraph Essay Rubric 
Rubric to be used to assess a five paragraph essay at the high school level. It is adapted from another rubric I found.
Rubric Code: ZXX2355
By chayes120
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeds Standard

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Meets standard

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Attempted

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Unacceptable

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Introduction (Organization)

Exceeds Standard

There is a well-focused Thesis Statement that introduces the essay ad clearly addresses all elements of the outline.

4
Meets standard

Introduction clearly states the main topic, adequately addressing the elements of the outline.


3
Attempted

Introduction is somewhat clear, but only partially addresses the elements of the outline.


2
Unacceptable

Introduction does not address the elements of the outline.



1
Support for Thesis (details)

Exceeds Standard

Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence and relevant, quality concrete details that give the reader important information which goes beyond the obvious or predictable. All supporting details serve to prove or support the thesis statement.
10
Meets standard

Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence that is adequately supported by relevant concrete details. Most supporting details serve to prove the thesis statement.

7
Attempted

Topic sentence is stated in some body paragraphs. Supporting details are relevant but some key issues are unsupported. Support for the thesis statement is weak.

4
Unacceptable

Topic sentence is weak. Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic. There is a seemingly random collection of information. Thesis statement lacks proof.

1
Commentary

Exceeds Standard

Essay contains explanation, analysis,(Good v. Bad, right/wrong etc) discussion (what do people think), comparison and/or contrast that (likes/differences)demonstrates mastery and depth of understanding.

10
Meets standard

Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that logically supports the concrete details.

7
Attempted

Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that is weak, incomplete, or partially doesn't make sense.

3
Unacceptable

Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that is off topic or completely doesn't make sense.

1
Conclusion (Organization)

Exceeds Standard

The conclusion is strong and logical (makes sense); provides a clear answer to the question, "So what?" (Why should people care?) (see outline)

4
Meets standard

The conclusion is logical and adequately answers the question, "So what?"



3
Attempted

The conclusion is logical but does not answer the question, "So what?"



2
Unacceptable

Conclusion is illogical.




1
Mechanics

Exceeds Standard

The essay contains no error in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation.


3
Meets standard

The essay contains 1 or 2 errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation.


2
Attempted

The essay contains 3 or 4 errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation.


1
Unacceptable

The essay is readable, but contains 5 or more errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation.


0





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