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Expository Essay 
Rubric Code: G29AW8
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Guidelines for scoring an expository paragraph
  Poor

12 pts

Good

16 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Main Idea of each paragraph

Is there a topic sentence?

Poor

Main idea is not present or is unclear.
Good

Main Idea is present but is not clearly written.
Excellent

Main Idea is present and clearly written.
Supporting details

Does each detail support, or tell more about the topic?

Poor

The details do not support the main idea.
Good

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

Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. Follow up sentences provide additional support.
Logical order

Does the order of the supporting details make sense?

Poor

The writer attempts to develop the essay in a logical order, but some of the essay may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.
Good

Most of the essay is presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the supporting details.
Excellent

The essay is developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs.
Transitions (Linking words)

Do linking words, or transition words, connect details so that the paragraph reads smoothly?

Poor

Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or cofusing.
Good

Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellent. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Excellent

Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer.
Grammar and Mechanics

Does the paper indicate that the writer has control of the rules of spelling, grammar and mechanics

Poor

The essay contains 7 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics.
Good

The essay contains 1 to 6 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics.
Excellent

The essay contains no errors in usage, spelling, and mechanics.



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