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Expository/Descriptive Writing Expository/Descriptive Writing I can write an expository (descriptive) piece of writing that has a clear topic sentence. I can write an expository(descriptive) piece of writing that has clear details that support my topic sentence. I can write an expository(descriptive) piece of writing with sentences that are in a logical order. I can write a conclusion that restates my topic and ties the details together. Rubric Code: HX89BAX By mari215pr Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Expository/Descriptive Writing
	5 (N/A)	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
Topic Sentence	5 Topic Sentence is a clear restating of the topic.	4 Topic Sentence is present and clearly written.	3 Topic Sentence is present but does not restate the topic.	2 Topic Sentence is not present or is unclear.	1 There is no topic sentence.
Supporting details	5 Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. Follow up sentences provide additional support.	4 Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences.	3 Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not.	2 The details do not support the main idea.	1 The paper is incoherent and does not make sense.
Logical order	5 The sentences are developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs.	4 Most of the sentences are presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the supporting details.	3 There is an attempt to put the sentences in a logical order, but some of the paragraph may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.	2 The supporting sentences within the paragraph as a whole are not developed in a logical order.	1 There is no logical order to the paper.
Sentences	5 The paper is 10 sentences or more.	4 The paper is 8-9 sentences or more. t	3 The paper is 6-7 sentences or more. t	2 The paper is 4-5 sentences long.	1 The paper is less than 4 sentences long.
Grammar and Mechanics	5 The paragraph contains no more than two errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.	4 The paragraph contains 3-10 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.	3 The paragraph contains 11-15 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.	2 The paragraph contains 16-20 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.	1 The paragraph contains 21 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.