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Expository Writing : Content and Organization 
Expository Writing : Content and Organization
Rubric Code: N23295X
By APileggi9
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Expository Writing
Guidelines for scoring an expository essay
  Level 4

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Level 3

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Level 2

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Level 1

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Introduction

Introduces the essay
Level 4

includes:
-hook: engages audience
-background info
thesis statement (position + overview of main ideas)
-creatively puts together introduction
Level 3

includes:
-hook: attempts to engage audience
-background info
thesis statement (position + overview of main ideas)
Level 2

includes all elements but 1 or more aspects of them are incomplete:
-hook: engages audience
-background info
thesis statement (position + overview of main ideas)
Level 1

Introduction does not adequately introduce the topic. One or more of the required elements are not present.
Body

Does each detail support, or tell more about the topic?
Level 4

Each body paragraphs include:
-a topic sentence that introduces main idea
-supporting details that tie in nicely to the examples used
-transition sentence is well written
-cites sources within text
-strong elaboration throughout
Level 3

Each body paragraphs include:
-a topic sentence that introduces main idea
-supporting details and examples
-transition sentence that ties in new main idea
Level 2

Body paragraphs are missing 1 of the elements below:
-a topic sentence that introduces main idea
-supporting details and examples
-transition sentence that ties in new main idea
Level 1

Body paragraphs are missing 2 or more of the elements below:
-a topic sentence that introduces main idea
-supporting details and examples
-transition sentence that ties in new main idea
Conclusion

Does the conclusion restate the topic in a new way to tie the details together?
Level 4

-restates the introduction in a new creative way
-main ideas and thesis are present
-no new information is given
Level 3

-restates the introduction
-main ideas and thesis are present
-no new information is given
Level 2

-restates the introduction in the same way
-no new information is given
Level 1

-does not restate the introduction
-some new information is given
Grammar and Mechanics

Does the paper indicate that the writer has control of the rules of spelling, grammar and mechanics?
Level 4

0 errors in usage, spelling, and mechanics.
Level 3

1 or 2 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Level 2

3 to 5 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.
Level 1

There are many errors that makes it distracting for the readers. It is evident the essay is not edited and revised.




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