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4 paragraph essay 
Expository Essay
Basic 4 paragraph essay with a rubric evaluating each paragraph.
Rubric Code: YXB3B49
By newdawncorp1
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 4 Paragraph Essay
25 Points
  4

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3

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2

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1

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Paragraph 1 Introduction

5 Points
4

Paragraph is well written, the topic is introduced, informative sentence gives paper specifics, and a thesis sentence is stated.
3

Good introduction, but -
*theses sentence is needed
*topic is not stated clearly
*supportive details (informative sentence) not clearly stated
2

Weak introduction,
need to:
*introduce topic with
topic sentence
*need informative sentence
*no theses sentence
1

No introductory paragraph
Paragraph 2 Body

5 Points
4

Paragraph is well written, with topic & concluding sentence, supporting details clearly stated, and a good use of vocabulary.
3

Good paragraph, but:
*concluding sentence missing
*rewrite/organize to make meaning clear
*a change of vocabulary
2

Weak paragraph,
needs:
*topic sentence
*more supporting details
*complete ideas & explanation
*edit details to fit topic sentence
1

Incomplete paragraph needs:
*topic & concluding sentence
*complete explanation
*much more information needed
Paragraph 3 Body

5 Points
4

Paragraph is well written, with topic & concluding sentence, supporting details clearly stated, and a good use of vocabulary.
3

Good paragraph, but:
*concluding sentence missing
*rewrite/organize to make meaning clear
*a change of vocabulary
2

Weak paragraph,
needs:
*topic sentence
*more supporting details
*complete ideas & explanation
*edit details to fit topic sentence
1

Incomplete paragraph needs:
*topic & concluding sentence
*complete explanation
*much more information needed
Paragraph 4 Conclusion

5 Points
4

Well written conclusion, topic & concluding sentence, sums up information.
3

Good concluding statement but does not sum up paper
2

Weak conclusion,
needs:
*topic sentence
*rewrite summary
*delete new information
1

No conclusion paragraph
Information

5 Points
4

Information presented is strong, there is enough information to make this a solid piece of writing.
3

Information presented is good, but
*a few more facts would make this a stronger piece, or
*a mistake in a fact weakens the piece.
2

Information presented is fine,
*but not enough information given, or
*irrelevant/wrong information given that weakens the piece.
1

Little information given.
Writing conventions

5 Points
4

Editing well done; little if any corrections needed.
3

Good job editing, some minor errors in spelling, sentence structure or grammar.
2

Editing rushed: a number of errors in spelling, sentence structure or grammar. Does not interfer with reading.
1

Editing not complete; many errors in spelling, sentence structure or grammar. Errors interfer with reading.





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