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iRubric: Expository Writing Rubric

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Expository Writing Rubric Expository Writing Rubric Rubric Code: S89398 By asdfghj Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: (none)

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	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts
Ideas/Content	1 No Clear Idea. Has missing or irrelevant details.	2 Generally focused on a main idea. Has limited or unrelated details	3 Remains focused on a main idea. Uses sufficient details to support the main idea. Uses some Elaboration.	4 Remains focused on a clear main idea. Uses interesting details that engage the reader. Uses interesting elaboration.
Organization	1 Begins abruptly, or has no opening. Reflects no attempt to establish order. Reflects no attempt at making transitions. Ends abruptly or has no conclusion.	2 Attempts an opening. Sequence is brief or limited. Attempts transitions. Attempts a conclusion.	3 Includes a recognizable opening. Sequence is logical. Has strong, natural transitions. Conveys a predictable conclusion.	4 Includes an inviting opening. Sequence is logical and effective. Has strong, embedded transitions. Conveys a satisfying conclusion.
Word Choice	1 Uses inaccurate or vague vocabulary. Uses few active verbs.	2 Uses general vocabulary. Uses familiar words and phrases.	3 Uses acurate general vocabulary. Uses a mix of precise and general verbs. Uses familiar phrases with some striking words.	4 Uses accurate, precise vocabulary. Invokes lively verbs that lend power to the writing. Includes figurative language.
Sentence Fluency	1 Contains simple repetitive sentence beginnings, structure and length. Has short, choppy sentences that bump the reader.	2 Contains limited sentences that vary in beginning structure and length. Is somewhat fluent.	3 Contains some sentences that vary in beginning, structure and length. Is fluent.	4 Contains sentences that vary in beginning structure and length. Has cadence.
Conventions	1 Uses incorrect capitalization. Uses incorrect end punctuation; or omits punctuation. Makes frequent errors in grammar and usage that affect meaning. Makes frequent spelling errors that impair readability.	2 Uses inconsistent capitalization. Uses end punctuation inconsistently. Makes errors in grammar and usage that may interfere with meaning. Misspells common words.	3 Uses correct capitalization most of the time. Uses correct end punctuation. Attempts to write with correct grammar and usage; occaisional errors do not distort meaning. Uses spelling that is usually correct especially on common words.	4 Uses correct capitalization. Uses a variety of end and internal punctuation correctly. Writes with correct grammar and usage. Uses correct spelling even of more difficult words.