Title for 5-paragraph Essay (1 pt)

1. Introduction = 3 points total

a. Background (1 pts)
b. Main point/thesis statement (1 pt)
c. Transition Sentence (1 pt)
2. 1st Claim paragraph = 5 points total
a. Claim (1 pt)
b. 3 supporting sentences/examples of skill used (3 pts)
c. Transition Sentence (1 pt)
3. 2nd Claim paragraph = 5 points total
a. Claim (1 pt)
b. 3 supporting sentences/examples of skill used (3 pts)
c. Transition Sentence (1 pt)
4. 3rd Claim paragraph = 5 points total
a. Claim (1 pt)
b. 3 supporting sentences/examples of skill used (3 pts)
c. Transition Sentence (1 pt)
5. Conclusion = 3 points total
a. Restates main point (1 pt)
b. Ties in background information (1pt)
c. Closing sentence (1pt)
* 3 points earned for essay structure, organization and flow.
TOTAL = 25 points possible