iRubric: Expository Writing rubric for student

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Expository Writing rubric for student Expository Writing rubric for student universal rubric for students to use when checking their expository writing before handing it in for a grade. Rubric Code: B4C792 By bfdiggs1457 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Expository student rubric for checking any expository essay
	4 Outstanding (N/A)	3 Meets Standards (N/A)	2 Approaching Standards (N/A)	1 Below Standards (N/A)
Meaning Does the writing exhibit sound understanding, analysis, and explanation of the writing task?	4 Outstanding	3 Meets Standards 1.0 Writing Strategies Students write clear, coherent, and focused essays. The writing exhibits the students’ awareness of the audience and purpose. Essays contain formal introductions, supporting evidence, and conclusions. Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed. 1.2 Create multiple-paragraph expository compositions: a. Establish a topic, important ideas, or events in sequence or chronological order.	2 Approaching Standards	1 Below Standards
Development of ideas Are the ideas elaborated using specific and relevant details and/or evidence to support thesis?	4 Outstanding	3 Meets Standards 1.2 Create multiple-paragraph expository compositions: b. Provide details and transitional expressions that link one paragraph to another in a clear line of thought. c. Offer a concluding paragraph that summarizes important ideas and details.	2 Approaching Standards	1 Below Standards
Organization Does the writing establish a clear thesis and maintain direction, focus and coherence?	4 Outstanding	3 Meets Standards Evaluation and Revision 1.6 Edit and revise manuscripts to improve the meaning and focus of writing by adding, deleting, consolidating, clarifying, and rearranging words and sentences. 30	2 Approaching Standards	1 Below Standards
Language Does the writing reveal an awareness of audience and purpose through word choice and sentence variety?	4 Outstanding	3 Meets Standards Evaluation and Revision 1.6 Edit and revise manuscripts to improve the meaning and focus of writing by adding, deleting, consolidating, clarifying, and rearranging words and sentences. 30 California Department	2 Approaching Standards	1 Below Standards
Convention Does the writing exhibit conventional punctuation, spelling, paragraphing, capitalization, and grammar?	4 Outstanding	3 Meets Standards 1.0 Written and Oral English Language Conventions Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions appropriate to this grade level.	2 Approaching Standards	1 Below Standards