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5 Paragraph Essay 
5 Paragraph Essay
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Rubric Code: HXA97X8
By kcrockower
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 5 Paragraph Essay
  Excellent

3 pts

Well Done

2 pts

Trying to get there

1 pts

Work to be done

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
Trying to get there

Thesis statement and/or hook is not very clear or effective.
Work to be done

Thesis statement and/or hook are not acceptable
Body Paragraphs

Excellent

All paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition or clear idea. All paragraphs help to develop the thesis/opening ideas statement.
Well Done

Most paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition or a clear idea. Most paragraphs emphasize the thesis or opening statements.
Trying to get there

Not many paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition or idea. Not many paragraphs emphasize the thesis/opening ideas statement.
Work to be done

Paragraphs are not clear. They do not emphasize the opening ideas and do not use transitions or express ideas clearly
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.
Trying to get there

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.
Work to be done

Paragraph does not identify key idea(s). It does not restate thesis or summarize points made in the body paragraphs, or conclude well.
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.
Well Done

Sentence structures vary, subject is used, correct punctuation is used.
Correct spelling and capitalization.
Trying to get there

Mostly correct, grammar spelling and capitalization.
Work to be done

Grammar and Spelling take away from the ideas expressed.
Pre-Writing

Excellent

Pre-writing is done thoroughly and used the "rule of 5" effectively.
Well Done

Pre-writing are done and used the "rule of 5".
Trying to get there

Pre-writing was done but and the "rule of 5" was not effectively done.
Work to be done

Pre-writing is not clear. Does not use all four stages or the "rule of 5"




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