F.W.P.A. Science Essay Rubric
Name: _________________________________________
Importance of Water
Write a five paragraph essay on three factors that define the importance of water providing evidence and
details to support your claims.
Comments:
Exceeds Standard
4
Meets Standard
3
Below Standard*
2-1
Structure and
Content
The five paragraph structure is
followed. Each paragraph of
body begins with a transition
topic sentence that connects
paragraphs and is supported by
factually correct examples,
evidence, and explanations.
Five paragraph structure: broad
intro with a narrow focused
thesis, 3 paragraph body, and
conclusion. Body of paper is
well organized and focused on
the three aspects of thesis.
Not in five paragraph format.
Paper is missing any or all of the
necessary elements: intro, thesis,
topic sentences, facts, or
conclusion
Mechanics
Free of grammar and spelling
errors. Written in third person
and doesn’t contain “I”
statements.
A few grammar and spelling
errors. Written mostly in third
person with few exceptions.
Several grammar and/or spelling
errors. Written from first person
perspective with many sentences
beginning with “I……”
Research
Evident in writing that extensive
research was conducted and
numerous sources are
represented in paper via quotes
and/or paraphrasing.
Evident in writing that research
was conducted and at least one
source is present in paper via a
quote or paraphrasing.
Little or no evidence to support
that research was done. Writing
is vague or circular.
Organization
of Work
Packet contains this rubric on
top followed by final copy,
outline, and rough drafts
w/revisions. Evidence supports
that rough drafts have been read
by several different readers.
Packet contains outline, at least
one rough draft with revisions,
final copy, and this paper on top.
Reader signature found on rough
draft and/or final copy.
Parts of packet are missing:
outlines, rough drafts with
revisions, or final copy. No
signature from reader to show
that paper has been shared.