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Information Presentation Expository Paragraph Rubric Code: B3484B By christyml Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Information Presentation
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Topic Sentence / Concluding sentence Is the main idea stated? Does the conclusion restate the topic in a new way to tie the details together?	1 Main idea is not present or is unclear. There is no conclusion the paragraph just ends without summing up or restating the topic. It doesn't tie the the details together.	2 Main Idea is present but does not connect to rest of paragraph There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic or tie the details together.	3 Main Idea is present and clearly written. The conclusion sums up the topic, by restating it, but it does tie the details together.	4 The Main Idea is present, clearly written and builds interest The conclusions does an excellent job of summing up or restating the topic and tieing the details together.
Supporting details/Transitions Does each detail support, or tell more about the topic? Do linking words, or transition words, connect details so that the paragraph reads smoothly?	1 The details do not support the main idea. Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next.	2 Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not. Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or cofusing.	3 Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences. Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellent. They may be basic and/or confusing.	4 Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. follow up sentences provide additional support. Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer.
Logical order /Coherence Does the order of the supporting details make sense?	1 The supporting details within the paragraph as a whole are not developed in a logical order.	2 The writer attempts to develop the paragraph in a logical order, but some of the paragraph may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.	3 Most of the paragraph is presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the supporting details.	4 The paragraph is developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs.
Grammar and Mechanics Does the paper indicate that the writer has control of the rules of spelling, grammar and mechanics?	1 The paragraph contains several errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.	2 The paragraph contains some errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.	3 The paragraph contains few errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.	4 The paragraph contains no errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.
Presentation Does the presentation include images/map./graphs and colour choices/font that interest the reader?	1 The presentation has no images The font and colour choices distract the reader	2 The presentation has some images The font and colour choices occasionally distract the reader	3 The presentation has good images The font and colour choices engage the reader	4 The presentation has images that compliment the presentation and add interest The font and colour choices thoroughly engage the reader
Research Notes Did you put your notes into your own words? Is there good detail to your notes? Where you able to draw conclusions from what you read?	1 Research notes are copy pasted No conclusions made from the reading	2 Research notes are somewhat detailed and in writers words Some conclusions were drawn	3 Research notes have good details and good conclusions were drawn	4 Research note have excellent detail and draw excellent and thoughtful conclusions

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Expository

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English

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Writing

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