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Informative/Explanatory Essay 
Informational/Explanatory Essay
Five paragraph essay
Rubric Code: QX7B259
By jenniferg10
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Limited 1

1 pts

Basic 2

2 pts

Proficient 3

3 pts

ADVANCED 4

4 pts

Score

(N/A)

Introduction (1)

Limited 1

Introduction does not include a hook. It lacks background information. No thesis statement present.
Basic 2

Introduction has a boring hook and some background information. Thesis statement might be totally clear to the reader.
Proficient 3

Introduction has a hook and enough background information. Contains a clear thesis statement.
ADVANCED 4

Introduction includes an attention-grabbing hook and a clear sentences or background information. Clear, strong thesis statement.
Score
Main Ideas (2-4) Elaboration)

Limited 1

Includes limited amount of main idea paragraphs. No sources are listed. Does not follow TIESS method.
Basic 2

Includes two main idea paragraphs. With few sources listed. Somewhat follows the TIEES Method.
Proficient 3

Includes three main idea paragraphs. With sources listed in each paragraph. Follows the TIEES Method.
ADVANCED 4

Many sources are used in the three main idea paragraphs that enhances the essay. Had all the elements of the TIEES Method.
Score
Conclusion (5)

Limited 1

No conclusion is apparent in the essay or is just a few sentences.
Basic 2

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize the thesis or main ideas of the essay.
Proficient 3

Conclusion provides a topic sentence and a summary of the main ideas. Finishes with one final thought.
ADVANCED 4

Conclusion is clear and restates the thesis statement.
It summarizes supporting points. The reader is satisfied with the conclusion and is left with something to think about.
Score
Conventions

Limited 1

Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read. Very basic words are used with short, choppy sentences.
Basic 2

There are several errors (5-6) which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay. Several sentence fragments or run-ons. Word choice is limited or used incorrectly,
Proficient 3

Minimal errors are found (3-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
ADVANCED 4

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal and not distracting. (0-2).
Score
Organization/Word Count

Limited 1

No paragraphs or just one large paragraph written. Less than 250 words
Basic 2

The essay has some organization, but lacks body paragraphs. Some transitions and 251-389 words.
Proficient 3

The essay is organized into 2 or more body paragraphs. There are several transitions and 390-449 words.
ADVANCED 4

A clear organization is present with 3 or more body paragraphs. They are indented and contains many transitions and is over 450 words.
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