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5 Paragraph Essay 5 Paragraph Essay Rubric Code: MXA3953 By mcarriker Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

5 Paragraph Essay
	Excellent 3 pts	Average 2 pts	Poor 1 pts	Not Acceptable 0 pts
Introductory Paragraph	Excellent This paragraph starts with a strong hook. Thesis statement is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay. Thoughtful transition between the hook to the thesis.	Average Thesis statement and/or hook are somewhat effective. Transition between the two	Poor Thesis statement and/or hook is not very clear or effective.	Not Acceptable Thesis statement and/or hook are not acceptable or not included in the introductory paragraph.
Body Paragraphs	Excellent All paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition.All paragraphs help to develop the thesis statement.	Average Most paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition. Most paragraphs emphasize the thesis statement.	Poor Not many paragraphs begin with a thoughtful transition. Not many paragraphs emphasize the thesis statement.	Not Acceptable Paragraphs are not acceptable. They do not emphasize the thesis and do not use transitions.
Conclusion Paragraph	Excellent Does an excellent job of restating thesis. The paragraph is a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph has a strong conclusion sentence.	Average Thesis is restated well. The paragraph is a good summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph has a good conclusion sentence.	Poor Thesis 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.	Not Acceptable Paragraph is not acceptable. It does not restate thesis, summarize points made in the body paragraphs, or conclude well.
Grammar/Punctuation	Excellent Essay has 0-2 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement	Average Essay has 3-4 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement	Poor Essay has 5-6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement	Not Acceptable Essay has more than 6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement
Effort	Excellent It appears the student spent a lot of effort getting things right.	Average It appears the student worked hard on the essay	Poor It looks like the student ran out of time or didn't give his/her best effort.	Not Acceptable It looks like the student did not care about the assignment.