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Expository "How to" Paragraph, Grades 4-6

Expository Paragraph, Grades 4-6

Scoring a first attempt "How to" paper

Rubric Code: PB585B

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Expository Writing Guidelines for scoring an expository essay
	Emerging 1 pts	Progressing 2 pts	Partially Proficient 3 pts	Proficient 4 pts
Main Idea Is the main idea clearly stated in an engaging topic sentence?	Emerging Main idea/Topic Sentence is not present or is unclear.	Progressing Main Idea/Topic Sentence is present but does not restate the topic.	Partially Proficient Main Idea/Topic Sentence is present and clearly written.	Proficient The Main Idea/Topic Sentence is a clear restating of the topic and engages the reader to keep reading.
Supporting details Does each detail tell more about the topic?	Emerging The details do not support the main idea.	Progressing Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not.	Partially Proficient Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences.	Proficient Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. Follow up sentences provide additional support.
Logical order Does the order of the supporting details make sense?	Emerging The supporting sentences within the paragraph as a whole are not developed in a logical order.	Progressing The writer attempts to develop the sentences in a logical order, but some of the paragraph may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.	Partially Proficient Most of the sentences are presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the supporting details.	Proficient The sentences are developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs.
Conclusion Does the conclusion sum up the topic and tie details together?	Emerging There is no conclusion. The paragraph just ends without summing up, or restating the topic. It doesn't tie the the details together.	Progressing There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic, or tie the details together.	Partially Proficient There is an attempt at a conclusion. The topic may be reintroduced or details may be tied together.	Proficient The conclusion sums up the topic by restating it and ties details together.
GUMPS Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Presentation, Spelling	Emerging Many errors make it difficult to understand. Illegible.	Progressing Some errors interfere with reading and understanding. Messy but readable.	Partially Proficient Minor errors do not interfere with reading and understanding. Neat and legible.	Proficient Rare or no errors. Neat and legible.