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Informative-Explanatory Writing 
Informative-Explanatory Writing (MODIFIED)
Students will write an essay on an assigned topic. Essays must include the following components: introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, transitions, conclusion. After the rough draft of the essay is completed you will peer edit your document and then implement revisions for your final draft.
Rubric Code: CXAX65A
By madinamb
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Gives a clear understanding of key issues and indicates main areas your essay will cover. Includes a strong hook, provides background information of the topic, and clear thesis statement.
Proficient

Addresses a few key areas your essay will cover. Includes a hook, provides SOME background information, and clear thesis statement.
Needs Improvement

Missing hook and/or background information.Thesis statement and/ or topic is UNCLEAR.
Poor

LACKS/or MISSING hook and/or background information, thesis is unclear or MISSING.
Thesis

Excellent

Thesis offers a concise summary of the main points or the essay. Thesis is developed, supported, and explained in the course of the paper by means of examples and evidence.
Proficient

Thesis offers a clear summary of the main point of the essay. Thesis is not fully developed throughout the entire paper.
Needs Improvement

Thesis does not offer a clear summary of the main point. Does not support the paper by means of examples or evidence.
Poor

Thesis is unclear and/or MISSING. Thesis is not developed throughout the essay.
Body Paragraphs

Excellent

Body paragraphs are CLEAR and guide the essay through each next paragraph. Paragraphs are supported with substantiated evidence. Response has at least 5 complete sentences.
Proficient

Paragraphs are CLEAR and guide the essay through each paragraph. Paragraphs are supported with evidence. Paragraph is missing at least one sentence.
Needs Improvement

Paragraphs do not have a smooth transition into the next paragraph. Paragraph is missing supported evidence.
Poor

Paragraphs lack clarity. There is a lack of evidence to support the essay.
Language, Vocabulary, Punctuation

Excellent

The response clearly expresses ideas, using precise language. Use of academic and domain specific vocabulary is appropriate. Effective use of punctuation, capitalization, spelling.
Proficient

The response adequately expresses ideas. Adequate use of vocabulary, punctuation, capitalization, spelling.
Needs Improvement

The response expresses ideas unevenly using simplistic language. Inconsistent use of punctuation, capitalization, spelling.
Poor

The response's ideas lacks clarity or is confusing. Punctuation errors are frequent.
Conclusion

Excellent

Concluding paragraph summarizes the thesis and main points. It provides the audience with a ponder by connecting the paper.
Proficient

Concluding paragraph summarizes most of the main points and thesis. It lacks clarity.
Needs Improvement

Concluding paragraph does not clearly explain thesis and/or key points. Conclusion does not summarize the main ideas.
Poor

Concluding paragraph does not explain the thesis Conclusion does not summarize main points. Does not have a ponder.




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