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Expository Essay 
Expository Essay
Rubric Code: B6A334
By awhittington
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Writing Process

Poor

Only one of the steps of the writing process was completed.
Fair

Two steps of the writing process were completed.
Good

Three steps of the writing process were completed
Excellent

All steps of the writing process were completed.
Final draft, rough draft that was edited/revised, and planning are all here.
Introduction

Poor

There is no introduction or the main idea is not present or is not clear.
Fair

The introduction is not interesting and/or the main idea is not completely clear, and/or not all the categories are introduced that should support the topic.
Good

The introduction could be more interesting, but it clearly states the main idea and three categories that support the topic.
Excellent

The introduction is interesting and clearly states the main idea and the three categories that support the topic.
Body paragraphs

Poor

There are no topic sentences, so the reader is not sure of the category in each paragraph. Or, there is a topic sentence, but there are no detail sentences.
Fair

The topic sentences and the rest of the sentences do not support each other clearly or with very few details.
Good

There is a topic sentences for each middle paragraph that introduces the category. The rest of the paragraph sort of supports the topic's category, but doesn't have enough detail.
Excellent

There is a topic sentence for each middle paragraph that introduces the category. The rest of the paragraph supports, or tells more about the topic's category with descriptions, examples, facts, or anecdotes.
Word choice

Poor

Too many of the words used are inappropriate for the essay.
Fair

Many of the words used are boring words, and the same words are used over and over again.
Good

Word choices appropriate, but some "boring" words are still used, or too many of the same words are used.
Excellent

Word choices are interesting and appropriate for the essay. The words are varied and reflect sophistication on the part of the writer.
Conclusion

Poor

There is no conclusion, the essay just ends without summing up or restating the topic and ideas. It doesn't tie the details together.
Fair

There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it is vague and doesn't restate the topic or tie the details together. Or, the introduction was basically repeated.
Good

The conclusion sums up the topic by restating it in a slightly different way and it does tie the details together.
Excellent

The conclusion does an excellent job of summing up or restating the topic in a different way from the introduction. It smoothly ties the details together.
Organization

Poor

No discernable organization. Transitions are not present. Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences
Fair

Organization is somewhat clear. Transitions are not present.
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety.
Good

Organization is clear. Transitions are present.
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety.
Excellent

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the story. Transitions are mature and graceful.
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure.
Conventions

Poor

The essay contains 13 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics. Frequently uses I, me, my, etc.
Fair

The essay contains 8-12 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics. Uses I, me, my, etc. a more than twice.
Good

The essay contains 4-7 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics. May use I, me, my, etc. once or twice.
Excellent

The essay contains only 1-3 errors in usage, spelling, and mechanics. Does not use I, me, my, etc.



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