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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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  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.






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