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Expository Writing Rubric Expository Writing, Grade 4 Guidelines for Expository Writing Rubric Code: GC3X4X By kicsandra Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Expository Writing
	4 4 pts	3 3 pts	2 2 pts	1 1 pts
Opening Sentence	4 The opening sentence is well-thought out. It grabs the reader's attention and really makes them start thinking about the topic. The reader is interested and motivated to read further and learn more about the topic.	3 The opening sentence relates to the topic. It gives the reader an idea of what the topic may be, but it doesn't make the reader think more deeply about it, nor does it strongly motivate and interest the reader to continue on.	2 There is an opening sentence, but it doesn't clearly relate to the topic or cause the reader to think about the topic before reading.	1 There is no opening sentence.
Topic Sentence	4 The topic sentence<BR> helps the reader clearly understand what the topic of the writing is and what the writer has to say about it. (It states the topic and the controlling idea that the writer will focus on).	3 The topic sentence<BR> helps the reader understand what the topic of the writing is, but it may not clearly indicate the controlling idea, relating to the topic, that the writer plans to focus on.	2 Topic Sentence is present but it is unclear. The reader may be confused about what he/she is about to read.	1 Main idea/Topic Sentence is not present.
Supporting details	4 Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. Follow up sentences provide additional support. Relevant facts and examples are used.	3 Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences for additional support.	2 Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not.	1 The details do not support the main idea.
Conclusion	4 The conclusions does an excellent job of summing up, or restating the main idea. A clear and powerful final statement about the topic has been made and the supporting details are tied together.	3 The conclusion sums up the topic, by restating it, but it does not make a final, powerful statement about the topic. Some supporting details may not be tied together.	2 There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic, or tie any of the supporting details together.	1 There is no conclusion. The writing just ends without summing up, or restating the topic.