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Five Paragraph Essay Model 
Five Paragraph Essay Model
The following guidelines are for use in evaluating a five-paragraph format essay.
Rubric Code: K5X735
By magsmacey
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Five Paragraph Essay
  Accomplished

6 pts

Developing

4 pts

Beginning

2 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

Introduction Paragraph

Accomplished

Paragraph gives clear main idea and thesis statement; is at least 5 sentences long; uses some higher level vocabulary
Developing

Paragraph gives main idea or thesis statement; is at least 3 sentences long; uses some 'talking' English
Beginning

Paragraph does not give main idea or thesis statement; is less than 3 sentences long; uses a lot of 'talking' English
Incomplete

Paragraph is one sentence or is missing.
3 Body Paragraphs

Accomplished

Paragraphs are easy to follow (ideas follow thesis); give topic sentences and strong supporting details; are at least 5 sentences long; have smooth transitions; use some higher level vocabulary
Developing

Paragraphs are somewhat easy to follow (ideas may be mixed up); give topic sentences and general supporting details; are at least 3 sentences long; have somewhat smooth transitions; use some 'talking' English
Beginning

Paragraphs are not easy to follow (ideas are unorganized); do not give topic sentences and/or do not provide logical supporting details; are less than 3 sentences long; transitions are unclear; use a lot of 'talking' English
Incomplete

There are not 3 body paragraphs.
Conclusion Paragraph

Accomplished

Paragraph reviews the main idea and thesis statement; concludes paper clearly; is at least 5 sentences long; uses some higher level vocabulary
Developing

Paragraph reviews the main idea or thesis statement; does not clearly conclude paper; is at least 3 sentences long; uses some 'talking' English
Beginning

Paragraph does not review the main idea or thesis statement; does not clearly conclude the paper; is less than 3 sentences long; uses a lot of 'talking' English
Incomplete

There is no conclusion.
Mechanics/Usage/Grammar

Accomplished

Essay has few mechanical errors; few or no spelling errors; little or no grammar problems; is neat or typed
Developing

Essay has some mistakes and/or spelling errors; needs some revisions; is slightly messy; is not fully developed
Beginning

Essay has many mistakes and/or spelling errors.
Incomplete

Essay needs to be edited and revised extensively; is messy paper
Following Directions

Accomplished

All directions for format are followed.
Developing

The heading and title are complete.
Beginning

Title or heading do not follow instructions.
Incomplete

Essay does not have title or heading.
Time Management

Accomplished

Student used all given time appropriately.
Developing

Student used most of time appropriately.
Beginning

Student off task quite often.
Incomplete

Student was completely unfocused.



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