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Expository Essay
Expository Essay
Full page, 26 line, Essay
Rubric Code:
UB9B4C
By
tcnla7
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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ADVANCED 4
4 pts
Proficient 3
3 pts
Basic 2
2 pts
Below Basic 1
1 pts
Score
(N/A)
Introduction
ADVANCED 4
Introduction includes perseverance and a clear thesis statement that includes two details that will be in body of paragraph.
Proficient 3
Essay has Opener and Thesis sentence clearly introducing perseverance.
Basic 2
Thesis statement does not state topic of perseverance and how your person demonstrated it .
Below Basic 1
Introduction includes an Opener sentence and no thesis statement.
Score
Body of Essay/Two Paragraphs
ADVANCED 4
Body of Essay includes two specific examples and descriptions that show perseverance.
Proficient 3
Body of paragraph, Includes two main ideas that are complete with examples.
Basic 2
Body includes two main ideas that were included in thesis. Details are somewhat vague.
Below Basic 1
Body of essay repeats main idea, does not include two examples.
Score
Conclusion
ADVANCED 4
Conclusion is clear and summarizes supporting points. It restates the thesis in a new way.
Proficient 3
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points but does not restate the thesis.
Basic 2
Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Below Basic 1
No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Score
Mechanics
ADVANCED 4
Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal and not distracting.
Proficient 3
Minimal errors are found (5-8). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Basic 2
There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Below Basic 1
Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Score
Sentence Fluency & Word Choice
ADVANCED 4
Sentences vary in length, complexity, and type. Word choice offers surprise, clarity and "just right" wording.
Proficient 3
Some variety in sentence length and complexity. Attempts to use descriptive words.
Basic 2
Several sentence fragments or run-ons. Word choice is limited or used incorrectly.
Below Basic 1
Very basic words are used with short, choppy sentences.
Score
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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