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Expository Essay 
Romeo and Juliet Argumentative Essay
Rubric for Expository Essay
Rubric Code: FXB5782
By nathanejeffers
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Introduction

15 points
Excellent

Introduction includes an engaging hook, an overview of the topic, and a strong thesis statement that sufficiently sets up the remainder of the essay.
Good

Introduction meets most of the requirements. Some required aspects could be stronger.
Fair

Introduction meets some of the requirements. Most of the required aspects are weak.
Poor

Introduction doesn't meet the requirements.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Body Paragraph 1

15 points
Excellent

Body paragraph meets the following requirements:
- Begins with a strong topic sentence
- Includes sufficient textual evidence
-Includes an strong analysis of textual evidence supporting the thesis.
Good

Body paragraph meets most of the requirements. Some required aspects could be stronger.
Fair

Body paragraph meets some of the requirements. Most of the required aspects are weak.
Poor

Body paragraph doesn't meet the requirements.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Body Paragraph 2

15 points
Excellent

Body paragraph meets the following requirements:
- Begins with a strong topic sentence
- Includes sufficient textual evidence
-Includes an strong analysis of textual evidence supporting the thesis.
Good

Body paragraph meets most of the requirements. Some required aspects could be stronger.
Fair

Body paragraph meets some of the requirements. Most of the required aspects are weak.
Poor

Body paragraph doesn't meet the requirements.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Body Paragraph 3

15 points
Excellent

Body paragraph meets the following requirements:
- Begins with a strong topic sentence
- Includes sufficient textual evidence
-Includes an strong analysis of textual evidence supporting the thesis.
Good

Body paragraph meets most of the requirements. Some required aspects could be stronger.
Fair

Body paragraph meets some of the requirements. Most of the required aspects are weak.
Poor

Body paragraph doesn't meet the requirements.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Conclusion

15 points
Excellent

Conclusion includes the following requirements:
- restatement of thesis statement
- restatement of main points of the essay
- a final analysis of the overall essay, thesis statement
Good

Conclusion meets most of the requirements. Some required aspects could be stronger.
Fair

Conclusion meets some of the requirements. Most of the required aspects are weak.
Poor

Conclusion doesn't meet the requirements.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Formatting

10 points
Excellent

Essay meets all needed formatting requirements.
-Double-spaced
-12 point, Times New Roman
-Name, date, period
-Page number
-1-inch margins
-Title
-1-2 pages in length
-Proper citations
Good

Essay is missing 1 formatting requirement.
Fair

Essay is missing 2 formatting requirement.
Poor

Essay is missing 3 or more formatting requirements.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation

10 points
Excellent

Essay is free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
Good

Essay contains 1-5 errors.
Fair

Essay contains 6-10 errors.
Poor

Essay contains more than 10 errors.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Fluency

10 points
Excellent

Essay flows nicely and logically moves from one idea to the other. Essay is easily understandable and easy to read.
Good

Essay mostly flows nicely and logically from one topic to another. There are a few trouble spots. Essay is mostly easy to read and understand.
Fair

Portions of essay are logical and flow well. Some portions are difficult to understand.
Poor

Essay does not flow well. Ideas are not presented in a logical manner.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.




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