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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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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.



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