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Expository Essay
Expository Essay
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:
KX5ACXW
By
MichelleLuck
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Expository Essay
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Introduction
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Introduction is not present or is unclear.
2
Introduction is present but does not restate the topic.
3
Introduction is present and clearly written.
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Introduction uses rich vocabulary in stating the topic.
Supporting details
1
The details do not support the main idea.
2
Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not.
3
Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences.
4
Each detail uses rich vocabulary to support, or tell more about the topic. Follow up sentences stay on topic providing examples and support.
Conclusion
1
There is no conclusion. The essay just ends without summing up, or restating the topic. It doesn't tie the the details together.
2
There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic, or tie the details together.
3
The conclusion sums up the topic, by restating it, but it does tie the details together.
4
The conclusions does an excellent job of summing up, or restating the topic and putting the details together.
Grammar and Mechanics
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Theessay contains 6 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.
2
The essay contains 3 to 5 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.
3
The essay contains 1 or 2 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.
4
The essay contains no more than two errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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