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Expository Essay 5-paragraphs 
4th Grade Expository Essay 5-paragraph
Guidelines for scoring an expository essay.
Rubric Code: SX45X82
By kpteach
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Expository Essay
  Needs improvement

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introductory Paragraph

Does the opening paragraph contain all necessary elements?
Needs improvement

Opening paragraph does not restate the prompt, have a hook, or state the three main points of the essay.
Fair

Opening paragraph does not restate the prompt OR it does not have a hook OR it does not state the three main points of the essay.
Good

Opening paragraph restates the prompt and has a hook. The three main points of the essay are stated.
Excellent

Opening paragraph restates the prompt and has an interesting hook to grab the reader's attention. The three main points of the essay are clearly stated.
Main Idea of each paragraph

Do paragraphs have a clear topic sentence?
Needs improvement

Main idea is not present in most paragraphs. There are not 3 body paragraphs.
Fair

Main Idea is vaguely present in some paragraphs. There are not 3 body paragraphs.
Good

Main Idea is present in all paragraphs.
Three distinct topics are discussed in 3 body paragraphs, but need better clarification.
Excellent

The Main Idea is present and clearly written.
Three distinct topics are clearly discussed in 3 paragraphs.
Supporting details

Does each detail support, or tell more about the topic?
Needs improvement

The details do not support the main idea or details overlap and are not distinct
Fair

Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not. Some details may not be distinct, or overlap.
Good

Each distinct detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences.
Excellent

Each distinct detail supports, or tells more about the topic. follow up sentences provide additional support.
Logical order

Does the order of the supporting details make sense?
Needs improvement

The supporting details within the essay as a whole are not developed in a logical order. No connections or transitional words are used.
Fair

The writer attempts to develop the essay in a logical order, but some of the essay may be presented in an order readers may find confusing. Few connections or transition words used to connect ideas.
Good

Most of the essay is presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the supporting details. Some transition words and connections are used to connect ideas.
Excellent

The essay is developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs.Meaningful transition words add to the flow and clarity of the essay.
Conclusion

Does the conclusion restate the topic in a new way to tie the details together?
Needs improvement

There is no conclusion; the essay just ends without summing up or restating the topic. It doesn't tie the the details together.
Fair

There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic or tie the details together.
Good

The conclusion sums up the topic by restating it, but it doesn't tie the details together.
Excellent

The conclusion does an excellent job of summing up, restating the topic, and tieing the details together.
Use of Language

Does word choice and sentence use contribute to the quality and clarity of the essay?
Needs improvement

Word choice is vague or limited. Sentences are simplistic or uncontrolled.
Fair

Word choice is general and imprecise. Sentences are simplistic or only somewhat controlled.
Good

Word choice is mostly purposeful, specific, and precise. Many sentences are varied and controlled.
Excellent

Word choice is purposeful, specific, and precise. Sentences are varied and well-controlled. Simple, compound, and complex sentences are used.
Grammar and Mechanics

Does the paper indicate that the writer has control of the rules of spelling, grammar and mechanics
Needs improvement

The paragraph contains numerous errors in usage, spelling, punctuation or capitalization
Fair

The paragraph contains several errors in usage, spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Good

The paragraph contains some errors in usage, spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Excellent

The paragraph contains few, if any, errors in usage, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation.



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