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iRubric: "In March" book - expository rubric

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"In March" book - expository Expository Essay Rubric Code: H2ABXC By dalyjen Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Expository Essay
	Poor 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 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 and describe, explain, or give examples.
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.
Illustrations Do the illustrations help explain your writing?	Poor Illustrations don't help the reader visualize the ideas. Not much time or effort is evident in the pictures.	Good Illustrations go with ideas, but are not detailed enough to effectively help the reader visualize your ideas. Pictures are colored and fairly neat.	Excellent Illustrations are detailed and help the reader visualize your ideas. Pictures are colorful and neatly drawn.
Grammar and Mechanics Does the paper indicate that the writer has control of the rules of spelling, grammar and mechanics	Poor The essay contains 11 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics.	Good The essay contains 5 to 10 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics.	Excellent The essay contains less than 4 errors in usage, spelling, and mechanics.