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Expository Essay -- 6th Grade 
Expository Essay--6th Grade
Rubric Code: DX966BB
By asullivan3
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Introduction

5 points

Introduction does not include a hook or an attention grabber. There is no title. No title included.
10 points

Introduction has an insufficient hook and title.
There is a very limited summary of ideas and significance. Basic title included.
15 points

Introduction has a hook and title. A summary of the main points is provided. Writer attempts to explain significance of topic. Good title included.
20 points

Introduction includes an attention-grabbing hook and summary of main ideas. Writer explains significance of topic. Creative title included.
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Supporting Details & Facts

5 points

Includes only one supporting detail for each main idea. Details maybe unclear or vague. No facts are used.
10 points

Includes at least two supporting details for each main idea. Details are somewhat vague. No facts are very limited.
15 points

Includes two supporting details that are specific OR three supporting details. Facts are used sporadically.
20 points

Includes three or more supporting details for each main idea. Details use specific examples and description. Details are well developed through use of facts.
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Purpose & Word Choice

5 points

Lack purpose and word choice.
10 points

Purpose is attempted. Descriptive words and sixth-grade vocabulary attempted although may sometimes be limited or used incorrectly.
15 points

Substantial ideas showing purpose. Descriptive words and sixth-grade vocabulary used.
20 points

Ideas are purposeful and word choice offers surprise, clarity, and sixth-grade level vocabulary.
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Mechanics

5 points

Distracting and major errors in grammar, puctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
10 points

Errors detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
15 points

Minimal errors are found. They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
20 points

No consistent errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
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Conclusion

5 points

Conclusion is extremely limited. No appositive is used.
10 points

Conclusion attempted though it does not summarize main ideas or might not offer a strong concluding sentence(s). No appositive is used.
15 points

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points. Concluding sentence(s) attempt to show new understanding or significance of subject. An appositive is attempted.
20 points

Conclusion is clear and summarizes supporting points. The reader is satisfied with the concluding sentence(s) and the significance of the topic. An appositive is used correctly.
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