iRubric: Pyramid Expository Paper rubric

Ideas do not engage the reader.

Ideas are listed, not written.

At some points in the paper, the writing is interesting and engaging to read.

At other points, it reads like a list of facts.

The writer has made the text interesting and engaging for the reader. (through conversational text, connections to reader, descriptive word choice, well built sentences, interesting details, and/or other techniques)

Paragraph format not followed.
Topic sentences missing.
Ideas disorganized within each paragraph.

Includes an introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and a brief conclusion.
Topic Sentences unclear.

Body paragraphs, or details within body paragraphs, may not be in a logical order.

Includes an introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and a brief conclusion.
Topic sentences are clear.
The body paragraphs are in logical order.

Details within body paragraphs in logical order.