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Explanatory Essay Rubric 
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Rubric Code: EAW68B
By McCallum
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Explanatory Essay
I synthesize information on my topic to explain something about it to my reader.
 

Below Standard

1 pts


Approaches Standard

2 pts


Meets Standard

3 pts


Exceeds Standard

4 pts

Format

Do I follow the format of an academic essay to show sholarship? Do I use the required number of sources and cite them properly?
1

My format is missing one or more of the following: a formal heading, title (centered), size 12 Times New Roman Font double-spaced, and a works cited page. I use information from sources but do not indicate which source they come from consistently.
2

I include a formal heading, title (centered), size 12 Times New Roman Font double-spaced, and a works cited page containing at least three sources indicating where I got my information. I include in-text citations most of the times I use information from a source.
3

I include a formal heading, title (centered), size 12 Times New Roman Font double-spaced, and a properly formatted works cited page containing five sources indicating where I got my information. I include in-text citations every time I use information from a source.
4

I include a formal heading, creative and original title (centered), size 12 Times New Roman Font double-spaced, and a properly formatted works cited page containing more than five sources indicating where I got my information. I include in-text citations every time I use information from a source.
Content

How well do I explain my topic to the reader? Am I including the most important details to help my reader understand my topic?
1

I introduce a topic and use some, but not all of the following: facts, definitions, details, and quotations.
2

I introduce a topic and develop it using facts, definitions, details, and quotations. I write a concluding statement. I include some transitions. I write using an objective tone some of the time using specific vocabulary.
3

I introduce a topic and develop it using facts, definitions, details, and quotations. I write a concluding paragraph. I link information with transitions. I write with a formal, objective tone using precise language and specific vocabulary.
4

I introduce a clear topic and develop it using well-chosen facts, definitions, details, and quotations. I write a strong concluding paragraph. I link information consistently with strong transitions. I write with a formal, objective tone using precise language and specific vocabulary.
Conventions

Do I follow the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling?
1

My grammar, spelling, and punctuation is occasionally error free (10 or more). I attempt the use of either the semicolon or parallel structure at least once.
2

I write in paragraphs that are indented. I vary complex and simple sentences. My grammar, spelling, and punctuation is sometimes error free (6-9). I attempt the use of the semicolon at least once. I attempt parallel structure at least once to list information.
3

I write in paragraphs that are indented. I vary complex and simple sentences. My grammar, spelling, and punctuation is close to error free (3-5). I correctly use the semicolon at least once to show connections. I use parallel structure correctly at least once to list information.
4

I write in paragraphs that are indented, I vary complex and simple sentences. My grammar, spelling, and punctuation in error free or very close to error free (1-2). I correctly use the semicolon at least twice to show strong connections. I use parallel structure correctly at least twice to list information.




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