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Essay
Expository Paragraph
Guidelines for scoring an essay.
Rubric Code:
B4X9X7
By
mmah98
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Essay
Guidelines for scoring an essay
Mastery
4
(N/A)
Proficient
3
(N/A)
Partially Proficient
2
(N/A)
Developing Skill
1
(N/A)
Introduction
Mastery
Grabs reader in a thoughtful way! States the thesis and includes the 3 supporting statements (topic sentences). Final sentence segues into the next paragraph.
Proficient
Introduction clearly tells the reader what the essay will discuss. States the thesis and includes the 3 supporting statements (topic sentences).
Partially Proficient
Introduction somewhat tells the reader what the essay will discuss. States the thesis and includes the 3 supporting statements (topic sentences).
Developing Skill
Introduction does not tell the reader what the essay will discuss or may not state the thesis and include the 3 supporting statements (topic sentences).
Body Paragraphs
Mastery
There are 3 or more body paragraphs. Each paragraph restates the thesis in a unique way. Each paragraph has a clearly stated topic sentence. The final line segues into the next paragraph smoothly.
Proficient
There are 3 body paragraphs. Each paragraph restates the thesis. Each paragraph has a clearly stated topic sentence. The final line segues into the next paragraph.
Partially Proficient
There are less than 3 paragraphs. Each paragraph restates the thesis. Each paragraph has a topic sentence that may be clear. The final line does not segue into the next paragraph.
Developing Skill
There are less than 3 paragraphs. Paragraphs may not have a thesis or a topic sentence. The final line does not segue into the next paragraph.
Supporting details
Mastery
The topic sentence in each paragraph is supported by a variety (3 or more) of supporting evidence (e.g., quotes, interviews, lyrics, data). Each paragraph uses a different combination of supporting evidence.
Proficient
The topic sentence in each paragraph is supported by at least 2 pieces of supporting evidence (e.g., quotes, interviews, lyrics, data). Each paragraph uses a different combination of supporting evidence.
Partially Proficient
The topic sentence in each paragraph is supported by at least 2 pieces of supporting evidence (e.g., quotes, interviews, lyrics, data) but does not use different kinds (may have only personal stories).
Developing Skill
The topic sentence in each paragraph is supported by less than 2 pieces of supporting evidence (e.g., quotes, interviews, lyrics, data) and does not use different kinds (may have only personal stories).
Logical order
Mastery
The sentences are developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs.
Proficient
The sentences are developed in some logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs.
Partially Proficient
The sentences have little logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs.
Developing Skill
The sentences are not developed in a logical order.
Conclusion
Mastery
Restates the thesis, including the supporting statements. A great conclusion doesn't just wrap up the essay, it furthers the thinking of the reader by presenting a new thought or consideration.
Proficient
Restates the thesis, including the supporting statements. Somewhat furthers the thinking of the reader by presenting a new thought or consideration, but doesn't fully develop the idea.
Partially Proficient
Restates the thesis, including the supporting statements and summarizes the points without adding new thoughts.
Developing Skill
May not restate the thesis, or the supporting statements and unclearly summarizes the points without adding new thoughts.
Grammar and Mechanics
Mastery
The paragraph contains no more than 2 errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.
Proficient
The paragraph contains no more than 5 errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.
Partially Proficient
The paragraph contains no more than 8 errors that somewhat distract the reader.
Developing Skill
The paragraph contains more than 8 errors that distract the reader.
Keywords:
Essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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