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Expository Essay w/NF text elements 
Expository Essay w/NF text elements
I can write an expository (descriptive) piece of writing that has a clear topic sentence. I can write an expository(descriptive) piece of writing that has clear details that support my topic sentence. I can write an expository(descriptive) piece of writing with sentences that are in a logical order. I can write a conclusion that restates my topic and ties the details together.
Rubric Code: DXBW4BX
By michelle_smith
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Topic Sentence

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Topic Sentence is not present or is unclear.
2

Topic Sentence is present but does not restate the topic.
3

Topic Sentence is present and clearly written.
4

Topic Sentence uses rich vocabulary in stating the topic.
Supporting details

1

The details do not support the main idea.
2

Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not.
3

Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences.
4

Each detail uses rich vocabulary to support, or tell more about the topic. Follow up sentences stay on topic providing examples and support.
Logical order

1

The supporting sentences within the paragraph as a whole are not developed in a logical order.
2

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.
3

Most of the sentences are presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the supporting details.
4

The sentences are developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs using smooth transitions from topic to details and examples.
Conclusion

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There is no conclusion. The paragraph just ends without summing up, or restating the topic. It doesn't tie the the details together.
2

There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic, or tie the details together.
3

The conclusion sums up the topic, by restating it, but it does tie the details together.
4

The conclusions does an excellent job of summing up, or restating the topic and putting the details together.
Grammar and Mechanics

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The paragraph contains 6 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.
2

The paragraph contains 3 to 5 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.
3

The paragraph contains 1 or 2 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.
4

The paragraph contains no more than two errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.
Heading

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I have no heading.
2

My heading is general and does not reflect all the information below.
3

My heading is more specific but there are details in my essay that do not match it.
4

My heading and all the details beneath it match.
Photo/caption

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I have no photo or caption.
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My photo has no caption.
3

My caption does not tell my reader what is going on in the picture.
4

My caption explains what is going on in my picture.
Text box

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I have no text box in my essay.
2

I did not provide a fun fact, Q & A, or website in my text box.
3

My text box looks like all of my other text.
4

My text box provides a fun fact, Q & A, or website in my text box AND my text box is easy to tell apart from the rest of my text.
Use of Time

1

I did not use my time wisely.
2

I needed more explanation to achieve this task.
3

I could have used my time more wisely to achieve this topic.
4

I used my time wisely to create this product.




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