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Expository Paragraph Expository Paragraph Guidelines for scoring a stand alone expository paragraph. Rubric Code: WX432C3 By sbotcharova Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Expository Writing
	Unsatisfactory 1 pts	Acceptable 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Introduction and Main Idea	Unsatisfactory There is no introductory or topic sentence provided or the introduction is unclear and poorly structured.	Acceptable There is an introductory or topic sentence present but it is poorly worded or organized.	Good There is a clear and informative introductory or topic sentence present.	Excellent The introductory or topic sentence is clearly written, informative, and provides an interesting opening.
Supporting Details	Unsatisfactory The paragraph is poorly organized and contains one or no supporting details.	Acceptable The paragraph shows some organization and provides 2-3 supporting details.	Good The paragraph is clearly organized and provides 4 supporting details.	Excellent The paragraph is clearly organized and easy to read. It contains at least 5 supporting details.
Word Choice	Unsatisfactory Language usage is below grade level.	Acceptable Language usage is at grade level but does not contain any academic vocabulary from the provided article.	Good Language usage is at grade level and contains 1-3 examples of academic vocabulary from the provided article.	Excellent Language usage exceeds grade level and contains more than 3 examples of academic vocabulary from the provided article.
Conclusion	Unsatisfactory There is no conclusion.	Acceptable There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it fails to tie the details together in any significant way.	Good The conclusion ties up the details and fully restates the topic sentence.	Excellent The conclusion effectively ties the details together and provides an interesting perspective on the topic.
Grammar and Mechanics	Unsatisfactory The paragraph contains 5 or more errors in punctuation, spelling, or mechanics that significantly distract the reader.	Acceptable The paragraph contains 3 or 4 errors in punctuation, spelling, or mechanics that are distracting to the reader.	Good The paragraph contains 1 or 2 minor errors in punctuation, spelling, or mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.	Excellent The paragraph contains no errors in punctuation, spelling, or mechanics.