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Expository Research Essay Rubric 
Informative/Explanatory Essay
Students will write an informative/explanatory essay based upon writing prompt and sources provided from teacher.
Rubric Code: DX9BCWB
By mcdonaldj
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Proficient

4 pts

Meets

3 pts

Approaches

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Content

W.5.2 - Informative
Proficient

Student includes a well written introduction, supporting details, and conclusion. Student includes relevant information, sound reasoning and supporting details for each topic/main idea.
Meets

Student includes an introduction, supporting details, and conclusion. Student includes relevant information, sound reasoning and supporting details for two of the topics/main ideas.
Approaches

Student has topic sentence, some supporting details, and a concluding statement. Student uses some details but doesn't have relevant information and or sound reasoning for each of the topics/main ideas.
Needs Improvement

Student is missing introduction, supporting details, or conclusion. Student does not provide details, relevant information and/or sound reasoning for the topics/main ideas.
Transitions

W.5.2 - Informative
Proficient

Student uses a variety of clear, grade appropriate transitions in each paragraph.
Meets

Student uses a few grade appropriate transitions in each paragraph.
Approaches

Student uses a few grade appropriate transitions in some of the paragraphs.
Needs Improvement

Student does not use transitions in each paragraph.
Description/Information

W.5.2 - Informative
Proficient

Student proficiently uses descriptive, or factual, information to paint a clear picture in the reader's mind. Student proficiently provides clear examples, or evidence.
Meets

Student occasionally uses descriptive, or factual, information to paint a clear picture in the reader's mind. Student occasionally provides clear examples, or evidence.
Approaches

Student demonstrates limited use of descriptive, or factual, information to paint a clear picture in the reader's mind. Student does not provide clear examples, or evidence.
Needs Improvement

Student does not use descriptive, or factual, information to paint a clear picture in the reader's mind. Student does not provide examples, or evidence.
Grammar & Mechanics

L.5.1-2 - Language
Proficient

Student has no errors in spelling or punctuation. Writing style adds to the understanding of the topic and/or material.
Meets

Student uses mostly correct spelling and punctuation. Writing style makes topic and/or material understandable.
Approaches

Student uses some correct spelling and punctuation. Writing style makes topic and/or material unclear.
Needs Improvement

Student uses little or no punctuation or spelling. Topic or material unclear due to excessive errors.



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