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FIVE PARAGRAPH ESSAY FIVE PARAGRAPH ESSAY Use this rubric to help you write a five paragraph essay utilizing five paragraph essay structure. Your essay should be neatly written or typed. Attach this rubric to your essay before you turn it in. Rubric Code: SXAWA66 By angelajacob Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

5 Paragraph Essay Enter rubric description
	Incomplete 0-10 points based on the level of completion. 0 pts	Beginner/Emerging 12 pts	Average 14 pts	Advanced 16 pts	Superior 20 pts
Introductory Paragraph This paragraph introduces the essay with a "hook" and a purpose that includes a thesis statement.	Incomplete No beginning paragraph	Beginner/Emerging Simple sentence. Has no leads to what the essay is about.	Average Simple sentences with one leading support sentence to transition into essay.	Advanced Beginning with two leading support sentences to transition into essay.	Superior Beginning with three leading support sentences to transition into essay.
Thesis Statement The thesis statement is a well written sentence and includes an inferred statement with 3 supporting details to prove that statement.	Incomplete No thesis written - how is it related to assignment	Beginner/Emerging	Average	Advanced Explanation written as to what idea of essay is with basic supports.	Superior Explanation written as to what idea of essay is with supports leading to 3 paragraphs with examples.
Body Paragraphs should be about the thesis' supporting details and help to prove the statement.	Incomplete No supporting examples	Beginner/Emerging Only one support written	Average Two supports written	Advanced Three written supports	Superior Three written supports with transitions between paragraph. Uses examples from video and personal experience.
Conclusion The thesis statement should be restated as a closing. One or two sentences should summarize the body of the essay. the conclusion should include a statement that expresses something learned or discovered.	Incomplete No conclusion	Beginner/Emerging basic conclusion with no supporting statement	Average conclusion with one supporting statement	Advanced conclusion with two supporting statement	Superior conclusion with three supporting statement
Conventions/Organization Essay is highly accurate in use of conventions. Five paragraph essay format is followed precisely.	Incomplete No essay written or a basic sentence	Beginner/Emerging One paragraph written	Average Two paragraphs written	Advanced Three/four paragraphs written	Superior Five well written paragraphs with transitions and a beginning and closing statement.