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Writing Rubric

Guidelines for Expository Writing

Rubric Code: QB7X26

By mpena_olph_7

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Expository Writing
	Exceeds Standard 4 pts	Meets Standard 3 pts	Below Standard 2 pts	Significantly Below Standard 1 pts
Opening Sentence Introduction	Exceeds Standard The opening sentence is well-thought out and grabs the reader's attention. The background information motivates the reader to read further about the topic. The last sentence is a three-point thesis statement.	Meets Standard The opening sentence grabs the reader's attention. The background information motivates the reader to read further about the topic. The last sentence is a simple thesis statement.	Below Standard The opening sentence doesn't clearly relate to the topic or cause the reader to think about the topic. There is no background information. The last sentence does not clearly state the main idea of the essay.	Significantly Below Standard There is no opening sentence and little background information.
Supporting details Body Paragraphs	Exceeds Standard Body paragraphs begin with a topic sentence. Each concrete detail supports the topic with relevant facts. Commentary sentences provide additional support. The last sentence provides closure and is related to the topic sentence.	Meets Standard Most body paragraphs begin with a topic sentence. Lacking in concrete details supporting the topic. Commentary sentences provide some support. The last sentence is not related to the topic sentence.	Below Standard Minimal evidence of topic sentences. Minimal concrete details that don't always support the topic. Some commentary sentences. There is no concluding sentence.	Significantly Below Standard The details do not support the main idea.
Conclusion	Exceeds Standard The conclusion does an excellent job of restating the thesis statement using different words. A clear and powerful final statement about the topic has been made and the supporting details are tied together.	Meets Standard The conclusion sums up the topic, by restating it, but it does not make a final, powerful statement about the topic. Some supporting details may not be tied together.	Below Standard There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic, or tie any of the supporting details together.	Significantly Below Standard There is no conclusion. The writing just ends without summing up, or restating the topic.
Grammar and Mechanics	Exceeds Standard Each paragraph contains no more than two errors. The spelling, usage and/or mechanics do not distract the reader.	Meets Standard Each paragraph contains 2 or 3 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.	Below Standard Each paragraph contains 3 to 5 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.	Significantly Below Standard Each paragraph contains 6 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.
Presentation	Exceeds Standard The essay is typed using Times New Roman, size 12. The essay is double spaced and every paragraph is indented. The essay is at least 500 words.	Meets Standard The essay is typed using Times New Roman, size 12. The essay is not double spaced and every paragraph is not indented.The essay is not 500 words.	Below Standard The essay is typed using Times New Roman, but the size is larger than 12. The essay is not double spaced not every paragraph is indented. The essay is much less than 500 words.	Significantly Below Standard The essay is typed using a different font and size. The essay is not double spaced and not every paragraph is indented. The essay does not attempt to reach 500 words.

Keywords:

Expository, Informative, Explanatory

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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