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5 Paragraph Essay 5 Paragraph Essay Your essay should be typed and in MLA format. Rubric Code: D233956 By gp3745 Ready to use Private Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

5 Paragraph Essay
	Excellent 2 pts	Well Done 1 pts	Needs Improvement 0 pts
Introductory Paragraph	Excellent This paragraph starts with a strong hook. Opening statement(s) is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay. Thoughtful transition between the hook to the thesis.	Well Done Thesis statement and/or hook are somewhat effective. Transition between the two	Needs Improvement Thesis statement and/or hook is not very clear or effective.
Paragraphs 2, 3 & 4	Excellent Each paragraph has a topic sentence that supports the thesis and introduces the main idea of the paragraph. The rest of the sentences in the paragraph support the topic sentence with detail. Good transition between paragraphs	Well Done Each paragraph has a topic sentence but some are too general or do not relate to the thesis. The rest of the sentences provide some support of the topic sentence. Attempt at transition between paragraphs	Needs Improvement Paragraphs do not have thoughtful transitions and/or do not relate to the thesis. Little support provided for the topic sentence.
Conclusion Paragraph	Excellent Does an excellent job of restating thesis/main ideas. The paragraph is a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph has a strong conclusion sentence.	Well Done Thesis or main ideas are restated well. The paragraph is a good summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph has a good conclusion sentence.	Needs Improvement Thesis or main idea(s) 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.
English Conventions	Excellent Sentence structures vary, subject and verbs agree, varied vocabulary is used, correct punctuation is used. has good use of transitions Correct spelling and capitalization. MLA formatting used.	Well Done Sentence structures vary, subject is used, correct punctuation is used. Mostly spelling and capitalization. MLA formatting attempted.	Needs Improvement Significant structure, grammar, spelling and capitalization problems. No MLA formatting.
Pre-Writing	Excellent Written evidence of thorough Pre-writing (outline + one other strategy) https://writing.ku.edu/prewriting-strategies	Well Done Basic Pre-writing done but only outline or one other strategy	Needs Improvement Limited or no pre-writing done