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Expository Writing - Animal Report
Expository Writing - Animal Report
A five paragraph piece that includes an introduction, three main idea paragraphs and a conclusion.
Rubric Code:
H5XC64
By
dmccann
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Subject:
Communication
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Sea Creature
Excellent
5 pts
Satisfactory
4 pts
Needs Improvement
3 pts
Unsatisfactory
2 pts
Introduction
Excellent
The paragraph captures the reader's attention with a strong lead. The topic sentence briefly and clearly states what the piece is about.
Satisfactory
The paragraph has a satisfactory lead. The topic sentence states what the piece is about.
Needs Improvement
The paragraph lacks a good lead, therefore, it does not get the reader's attention. It is not clear what the piece is going to be about.
Unsatisfactory
Several parts of introduction are missing - topic sentence, supporting detail, concluding sentence.
Paragraph 2
Excellent
The topic sentnce clearly states one main idea. Polished detailed writing and excellent sentence variety.
Satisfactory
The topic sentence is good and states one main idea. Effective, purposeful writing and good sentence variety.
Needs Improvement
The topic sentence does not clearly state the main idea. There is not enough detail in the paragraph. Little or no sentence variety.
Unsatisfactory
There is no topic sentence. There is no main idea, supporting information, detail, or explanation.
Paragraph 3
Excellent
The topic sentence clearly states one main idea. Polished, detailed writing and excellent sentence variety.
Satisfactory
The topic sentence is good and states one main idea. Effective, purposeful writing and good sentence variety.
Needs Improvement
The topic sentence does not clearly state the main idea. There is not enough detail in the paragraph. Little or no sentence variety.
Unsatisfactory
There is no topic sentence. There is no main idea, supporting information, detail, or explanation.
Title Page
Excellent
Title page includes all elements - sea creature name, hour, date, & student name.
Satisfactory
Title page is missing one element - name of report, name of student, hour, or date.
Needs Improvement
Title page is missing 2 or more elements - name of report, name of student, hour, or date.
Unsatisfactory
There is no title page.
Conclusion
Excellent
The paragraph sums up the main idea and does not repeat words and phrases from the other paragraphs. Word referents are used.
Satisfactory
Good summary of main ideas. Word referents used.
Needs Improvement
The paragraph fails to effectively sum up the main ideas. Redundant details.
Unsatisfactory
No concluding paragraph was done.
Conventions, publishing
Excellent
Correct, precise writing.
Neat and tidy copy.
Satisfactory
Mostly correct. Some errors. Less than 3 errors
Needs Improvement
More editing required. Multiple errors. More than 3 errors.
Unsatisfactory
Multiple editing and proof-reading errors - more than 6 errors.
Bibliography
The writer acknowledges his resources.
Excellent
Accurate and complete, following examples given in class.
Satisfactory
Mostly accurate but not in appropriate format.
Needs Improvement
Bilbiography is missing relevant details, improper format.
Unsatisfactory
No bibliography was included.
Subjects:
Communication
English
Types:
Project
Writing
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