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Expository Essay w/NF text elements 
Expository Essay w/NF text elements
Rubric Code: GX78638
By kgrobb
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Expository Essay
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Introduction

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Topic Sentence is not present or is unclear.
2

Topic Sentence is present but the introduction does not clearly discuss what the essay is about.
3

Topic Sentence is present and clearly written.
The introduction discusses what the essay will be about but could be more detailed or longer.
4

Topic Sentence uses rich vocabulary in stating the topic.The introduction discusses what the essay will be about. It is written fluently with a flowing nature.
Supporting details

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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 some of the main ideas, but needs to be more detailed. I attempted to use a "super statement" to end my conclusion.
4

The conclusions does an excellent job of summing up, or restating the topic and putting the details together. I ended my conclusion with a "super statement"
Grammar and Mechanics

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The essay contains more than 8 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.
2

The essay contains 6-8 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.
3

The essay contains 3 - 5 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.
Use of Time

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I did not use my time wisely.
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I used some of the class time available to create this product.
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I could have used my class time more wisely to achieve this topic.
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I used my time wisely to create this product.




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