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Expository Writing Narrative Writing Rubric Code: VXXC89B By cromer Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Expository Writing
	Working towards the Standard 1 pts	Meeting the Standard 2 pts	Exceeding the Standard 3 pts
Purpose/Organization	Working towards the Standard The thesis statement is not clearly developed and reasons are not given to clearly explain what the essay is about. Triads not present.	Meeting the Standard The thesis statement addresses the topic of the essay. There may only be one or two explanations given in the thesis statement.	Exceeding the Standard The thesis statement addresses the topic clearly and contains a triad or three explanations or reasons. There is a hook or a question to lead into the thesis statement.
Development/Elaboration	Working towards the Standard There are no transitional phrases and limited use of transitional words. There are no paragraphs and little organisation of sequence.	Meeting the Standard Adequate use of transitional words and phrases. Sequence may be disjointed but overall there are three paragraphs that develop the three points mentioned in the thesis statement.	Exceeding the Standard Shape the overall organisation, sequence and presentation of a text to convey ideas clearly and effectively using transitional words and phrases.
Conventions	Working towards the Standard Simple sentences and compound sentences are used mostly. Strong verbs are not included.	Meeting the Standard There is some use of sentence lengths, structures and subjects. Strong verbs may not be included.	Exceeding the Standard Provide clarity and emphasis in writing, using a variety of sentence lengths, structures and subjects. Strong verbs included.
Grammar	Working towards the Standard Spelling errors for simple words. Writing in one tense is inconsistent. Punctuation and grammar errors are evident.	Meeting the Standard Simple words are spelled correctly although words that are two or more syllables may be spelled incorrectly. Tense may shift throughout the writing. Punctuation and grammar may be inconsistent.	Exceeding the Standard Spell correctly most words. Write consistently in one tense (past, present). Punctuation and grammar mostly correct.