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Explanatory Writing 
Explanatory Writing
Rubric Code: M225A48
By oconnorsancarlo
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Explanatory Writing
  Level 1

1 pts

Level 2

2 pts

Level 3

3 pts

Level 4

4 pts

Organization

Level 1

The writer includes a topic sentence but no reasons or examples. The writer lacks a concluding sentence.
Level 2

The writer includes a topic sentence, two reasons, one example and a concluding sentence.
Level 3

The writer includes a topic sentence, 4 reasons (each with examples) and a concluding sentence.
Level 4

The writer includes an introduction the topic, a minimum of 5 reasons (each with examples) and a concluding sentence.
Language

Level 1

The writer uses 1 or no transitional words. He or she uses verbs minimally. The writer does not use scientific words.
Level 2

The writer uses 2 transitional words. He or she sometimes uses verbs. The writer does not include scientific words.
Level 3

The writer uses 3 transitional words. He or she often uses verbs. The writer uses one scientific word.
Level 4

The writer uses 4 or more transitional words. He or she uses many verbs. The writer uses 2 or more scientific words.
Mechanics

Level 1

The writer has more than 5 mistakes in spelling, capitalization, grammar or punctuation. No proofreading is evident.
Level 2

The writer has 5 or less mistakes in spelling, capitalization, grammar or punctuation. Minimal proofreading is evident.
Level 3

The writer has 3 or less mistakes in spelling, capitalization, grammar or punctuation. Proofreading is evident.
Level 4

The writer has 1 or no mistakes in spelling, capitalization, grammar or punctuation. The writer has proofread their work.




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