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Expository/Descriptive Paragraph 
Expository/Descriptive Paragraph
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: W222CC3
By Elviraf
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Expository/Descriptive Writing
  1

3 pts

2

6 pts

3

8 pts

4

10 pts

Logical order

1

The supporting sentences within the paragraph as a whole are not developed in a logical order.
2

There is an attempt to put the sentences in a logical order, but some of the paragraph may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.
3

Most of the sentences are presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the supporting details.
4

The sentences are developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs.
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

2 or less details which do not support the main idea.
2

Some of the supporting details that are elaborated. The Follow up sentences provide little support.
3

There are 3 supporting details that are elaborated. The Follow up sentences provide considerable support.
4

There are 3 supporting details that are very well elaborated. Follow up sentences provide additional support.
Transition Words

1

Does not use any transition words or phrases.
2

Uses the same transition words or phrases (including taken from our "bank.)"
3

Uses a variety of grade level transition words or phrases.
4

Uses a variety of above grade level transition words or phrases (including taken from our "bank.)"
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 tieing the details together.
Grammar and Mechanics

1

The paragraph contains 6 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.
2

The paragraph contains 3 to 5 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.
3

The paragraph contains 1 or 2 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.
4

The paragraph contains no more than two errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.




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