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Expository Paragraph, Grades 4-6 
Expository Paragraph
Guidelines for scoring a stand alone expository paragraph.
Rubric Code: E28C85
By Uchilka
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Expository Writing
  Poor

1 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction and Main Idea

Poor

An introduction and topic sentence are not present or are unclear
-The materials are not clearly, (or inefficiently) organized
Satisfactory

An introduction and topic sentence are present but do not clearly introduce the topic
-The materials are mentioned, but could be organized more efficiently
Good

An introduction and topic sentence are present and clearly written
-The materials are clearly and efficiently organized
Excellent

An introduction and topic sentence are clear, and introduce the topic in an interesting way
-The materials are clearly and cleverly organized
Procedure and Supporting Details

Poor

The procedure is poorly explained, or is difficult to follow
Very few added details
-Very basic or irrelevant vocabulary, including linking words
Satisfactory

The procedure is explained and somewhat easy to follow
Some added details
-Basic use of vocabulary, including linking words
Good

The procedure is clearly explained and easy to follow
Addition of details add extra information
-Good use of specific vocabulary, including linking words
Excellent

The procedure is very clearly and interestingly explained
Extra details add richness and variety
-Excellent and relevant use of specific vocabulary, including linking words
Order of Instructions

Poor

The instructions within the paragraph are not developed in a logical order
Satisfactory

The writer attempts to write the instructions in a logical order
Good

Most of the instructions are presented in a logical order
Excellent

Almost all of the instructions are presented in a logical order
Conclusion

Poor

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

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

The conclusion restates the topic clearly, and ties up the details
Excellent

The conclusion restates the topic in a fresh, creative manner, and ties the details together
Grammar and Mechanics

Poor

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

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

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

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



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