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FIVE PARAGRAPH ESSAY 
Matter FIVE PARAGRAPH ESSAY
Write a five paragraph argumentative (including comparisions and contrasts) essay utilizing five paragraph essay structure. Your essay should compare and contrast your choice of an alternative energy source with three other alternate energy souces. Attach this rubric to your essay if your essay is turned in in hard copy format.
Rubric Code: ZXW83C5
By lorshu
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ESSAY
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Introductory Paragraph

This paragraph introduces the essay's purpose and includes a thorough thesis statement. Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that includes the essay's purpose along with three points that prove the that purpose.
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First Body Paragraph

This paragraph should include the thesis statements for the first main point (comparison). It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified with evidence from sources that are identified and cited. Thorough details must be given. The writer must be specific.
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Second Body Paragraph

This paragraph should include the thesis statements for the second comparison of energy sources. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified with evidence from sources that are identified and cited. Thorough details must be given. The writer must be specific.
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Third Body Paragraph

This paragraph should include the thesis statements for the third comparison of energy sources. It must be effectively explained. The point must be exemplified with evidence from sources that are identified and cited. Thorough details must be given. The writer must be specific.
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Conclusion

The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. The points should once again be tied back to the essay purpose.
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Evidence of sources

Sources are indicated in document
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1 source
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2 sources
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3 sources
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4 sources
Citation

Information used in the essay (paraphrased or quoted) is appropriately cited with in the body of the essay.
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Beginner/Emerging

Citations are not an integral part of the writing.
Average

Citations are evident and appeared to be placed near the information being cited; however they appear to be an afterthought.
Advanced

Citation appears to be placed appropriately within the text and attempts are made to integrated the citation within the writing.
Superior

Citations are seamless and "smooth".
ESSAY
This is a grade for the readability of the essay in its entirety. The score is based on transitions, validity and completion.
Organization

Essay clearly states the argument and defends the choice with clear arguments. The chosen prompt is follows the format of a well written essay based on the thesis statement.
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Beginner/Emerging

50 points
Average

60 points
Advanced

70 points
Superior

80 points



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