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Expository essay Children 
Expository essay
Rubric Code: C62687
By lisawilde1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excelling

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Approaching competence

2 pts

Weak

1 pts

Overall idea/Thesis statement

Introduce a topic; examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, information clearly (W2a) Has a thesis statement which fulfills assignment and is clear and precise.
Excelling
Good
Approaching competence
Weak
Development

Develop the topic with well-chosen information, examples, evidence (W2b)
Excelling
Good
Approaching competence
Weak
Organization

Essay has an introduction with a hook, background and thesis. Body paragraphs proceed in an order that makes sense, using transitions. (W2c) Essay has a conclusion that sums up the writer's point and enlarges it (e.g. articulating implications or significance of topic) (W2f)
Excelling
Good
Approaching competence
Weak
Language/word choice

Use of language and choice of words is sophisticated, appropriate to the topic, and interesting. (W2d) Tone is also appropriate. (W2e) Writer is using proper syntax.
Excelling
Good
Approaching competence
Weak
Conventions

Writer demonstrates knowledge of proper grammar (L1) and uses correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization (L2)
Excelling
Good
Approaching competence
Weak
Revision

Demonstrates revision by including prior drafts and creating improvements (W5)
Excelling
Good
Approaching competence
Weak




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