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Rubric for Expository Writing 
Rubric Code: RX89C8
By rojames
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Inadequate Command

1 pts

Limited Command

2 pts

Partial Command

3 pts

Adequate Commant

4 pts

Strong Command

5 pts

Ideas

Inadequate Command

The topic has been chosen but needs to be developed.
Limited Command

The topic needs to be narrowed or expanded. Many more supporting details are needed.
Partial Command

The focus of the paragraph needs to be clearer, and more supporting details are needed.
Adequate Commant

The paragraph is informative, with a clear focus. More supporting details are needed.
Strong Command

The paragraph is informative with a clear focus and supporting details.
Organization

Inadequate Command

The paragraph is hard to follow.
Limited Command

The beginning, middle, and ending all run together. Transitions are needed.
Partial Command

And attempt at transitions is made.
Adequate Commant

The beginning, middle, and ending work well. Some transitions are needed.
Strong Command

The organization makes the paragraph easy to read.
Voice

Inadequate Command

The writer needs to sound much more confident.
Limited Command

The writer sounds unsure in many parts.
Partial Command

The writer sometimes seems unsure.
Adequate Commant

The writer's voice sounds informative and confident most of the time.
Strong Command

The writer's voice sounds confident, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic.
Word Choice

Inadequate Command

The writer needs help finding specific words.
Limited Command

General or missing words make this paragraph hard to understand.
Partial Command

Too many general words are used. Specific nouns and verbs are needed.
Adequate Commant

Some nouns and verbs could be more specific.
Strong Command

Specific nouns and action verbs make the essay clear and informative.
Sentence Fluency

Inadequate Command

Many sentences are difficult to follow.
Limited Command

Many sentences are choppy or incomplete.
Partial Command

Many short, choppy sentences need to be rewritten to make the paragraph read smoothly.
Adequate Commant

Most of the sentences read smoothly, but some are short and choppy.
Strong Command

The sentences flow smoothly and read well aloud.
Conventions

Inadequate Command

Help is needed to make corrections.
Limited Command

Many errors make the paragraph confusing and hard to read.
Partial Command

Several errors confuse the reader.
Adequate Commant

The paragraph has few errors in punctuation, spelling, or grammar.
Strong Command

Mastery of conventions gives this essay authority.




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