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Expository Essay--6th Grade 
Expository Essay--6th Grade
Rubric Code: RX6CX24
By asullivan3
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  5 Point

5 pts

10 Points

10 pts

15 Points

15 pts

20 Points

20 pts

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Introduction

5 Point

Introduction does not include a hook or an attention grabber. There is no title.
10 Points

Introduction has an insufficient hook and title.
There is no summary of ideas nor significance mentioned.
15 Points

Introduction has a hook and title. A summary of the main points is provided. Writer attempts to explain significance of essay.
20 Points

Introduction includes an attention-grabbing hook and a clear thesis statment with topic and summary of main ideas.
Score
Supporting Details & Facts

5 Point

Includes only one supporting detail for each main idea. Details are not descriptive or clear.
10 Points

Includes at least two supporting details for each main idea. Details are somewhat vague. No facts are used.
15 Points

Includes two supporting details that are specific OR three supporting details that are somewhat vague. Facts are use sporadically. Some significance of ideas is expressed.
20 Points

Includes three or more supporting details for each main idea. Details use specific examples and description. Details are well developed through use of facts. Significance for ideas are expressed.
Score
Purpose & Word Choice

5 Point

Lack purpose and word choice.
10 Points

Purpose is attempted. Word choice also is also attempted although might sometimes be used incorrectly.
15 Points

Substantial ideas showing significance to the writer. Descriptive words and sixth-grade vocabulary used.
20 Points

Ideas are purposeful and word choice offers surprise, clarity, and sixth-grade level vocabulary.
Score
Mechanics

5 Point

Errors are noticeable and the essay is difficult to read.
10 Points

There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
15 Points

Minimal errors are found (5-8). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
20 Points

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal and not distracting. (0-4).
Score
Conclusion

5 Point

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
10 Points

Conclusion may be attempted. Conclusion does not show new insight into the subject or why subject is important. No appositive is used.
15 Points

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points. Concluding sentence(s) attempts to show new understanding of subject. An appositive is attempted.
20 Points

Conclusion is clear and summarizes supporting points. The reader is satisfied with the concluding sentence(s) and is left with something new to think about. An appositive is used correctly.
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