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Expository Essay 
Expository Essay
5 paragraph essay
Rubric Code: K49B94
By arlcue
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Advanced

10 pts

Proficient

7 pts

Basic

4 pts

Below Basic

1 pts

Organization

Advanced

Follows five paragraph essay format (all paragraphs indented)without sounding repetitive. Good use of transition words, appropriate for the essay.
Proficient

Follows five paragraph essay format including indentation. Somewhat repetitive.
Good use of transition words, appropriate for the essay.
Basic

Follows five paragraph essay format, but is quite repetitive. Most paragraphs are indented. Satisfactory use of transition words, some not appropriate for the essay
Below Basic

Does not follow five paragraph essay format. Written only as one or two paragraphs. Few or no transition words used.
Content

Advanced

Interesting, well-thought out main idea and includes interesting supporting details with elaboration.
Proficient

Main idea has varied and relevant supporting details which contain some elaboration.
Basic

Main idea has relevant supporting details which contain little elaboration.
Below Basic

Main idea is not clear, or the supporting details are missing or irrelevant. Lacks elaboration.
Sentence Structure

Advanced

Sentences are varied in length and structure. No evidence of fragments or run-on sentences.
Proficient

Sentences are varied in length or structure. Contains no more than one or two fragments, unclear or run-on sentences.
Basic

Sentences are not varied. Contains three to five fragments, unclear or run-on sentences.
Below Basic

Many sentences are fragments, unclear or run-ons.
Introduction/Conclusion

Advanced

The introduction is interesting and hooks the reader. The scene is clearly set. The conclusion restates the main idea bringing the writing to a close.
Proficient

The introduction includes a topic sentence, but does not hook the reader. The scene is not clearly set. The conclusion restates the main idea and brings the writing to a close.
Basic

The introduction lacks a topic sentence, a hook and/or the essay has no closing.
Below Basic

Lacks an introduction and closing.
Grammar and Mechanics

Advanced

Very few errors (5 or less) in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
Proficient

Some errors (6- 9)in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling that are not distracting to the reader.
Basic

Some errors (10-14)in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling that are obvious or distracting to the reader.
Below Basic

Many errors (15 or more)in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.




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