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Expository/Descriptive Writing

I can write an expository (descriptive) piece of writing that has a clear topic sentence. I can write an expository(descriptive) piece of writing that has clear details that support my topic sentence. I can write an expository(descriptive) piece of writing with sentences that are in a logical order. I can write a conclusion that restates my topic and ties the details together.

Rubric Code: R24268W

By paddie1223

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Expository/Descriptive Writing
	1 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	4 (N/A)
Topic Sentence	1 Topic Sentence is not present or is unclear.	2 Topic Sentence is present but does not restate the topic.	3 Topic Sentence is present and clearly written.	4 Topic Sentence is a clear restating of the topic.
Supporting details	1 The details do not support the main idea.	2 Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not.	3 Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences.	4 Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. Follow up sentences provide additional support.
Conclusion	1 There is no conclusion. The paragraph just ends without summing up, or restating the topic. It doesn't tie the the details together.	2 There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic, or tie the details together.	3 The conclusion sums up the topic, by restating it, but it does tie the details together.	4 The conclusions does an excellent job of summing up, or restating the topic and ties the details together.
Grammar and Mechanics	1 The paragraph contains 6 or more errors in spelling, punctuation and capitalization.	2 The paragraph contains 4-5 errors in spelling, punctuation and capitalization.	3 The paragraph contains 2-3 errors in spelling, punctuation and capitalization.	4 The paragraph contains 0-1 errors in spelling, punctuation and capitalization.