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Expository - Informational Writing Expository - Informational Writing I can write an expository (informational) piece of writing that has a clear introductory and concluding paragraph. I can write an expository(informational) piece of writing that has clear details that support my topic. I can write an expository(informational) piece of writing with sentences that are in a logical order. I can write an expository (informational) piece of writing that is free of grammatical or mechanical errors. Rubric Code: B23535C By alexandraaa Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Expository/Descriptive Writing
	excellent 4 pts	good 3 pts	need improvement 2 pts	poor 1 pts
Introductory Paragraph	excellent The introductory paragraph does not contain any elements needed for the introduction.	good The introductory paragraph is missing one or both elements.	need improvement The introductory paragraph contains a developing thesis statement and/or introductory statement.	poor The introductory paragraph does an excellent job of stating the thesis and using an introductory statement.
Supporting details	excellent The details do not support the main idea.	good Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not.	need improvement Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences.	poor Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. Follow up sentences provide additional support.
Logical order	excellent The supporting sentences within the paragraph as a whole are not developed in a logical order.	good 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.	need improvement Most of the sentences are presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the supporting details.	poor The sentences are developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs.
Concluding Paragraph	excellent The concluding paragraph does not contain the following elements: restatement of the thesis, reference to each topic sentence, and clincher sentence.	good The concluding paragraph attempts some of the following elements: restatement of the thesis, reference to each topic sentence, and clincher sentence.	need improvement The concluding paragraph contains some of the following elements: restatement of the thesis, reference to each topic sentence, and clincher sentence.	poor The concluding paragraph does an excellent job of restating the thesis, referencing each topic sentence, and including a clincher sentence.
Grammar and Mechanics	excellent The paragraph contains 6 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.	good The paragraph contains 3 to 5 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.	need improvement The paragraph contains 1 or 2 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.	poor 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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