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I'm Proud to be an American - Expository Essay 
Persuasive Essay
This is an expository essay for a 4/5 blended English class.
Rubric Code: HAA592
By pompeliok
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Expository Essay
  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Introduction

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Poor

Introduction is unclear or worded in a confusing way. There is no thesis statement at the end.
Fair

Introduction is provided, but is worded in a complicated way. There is a thesis statement at the end of the introduction.
Good

Introduction is nicely written with a thesis statement at the end. It may lack a strong lead.
Excellent

Introduction begins with a strong lead and ends with the thesis statement,
Thesis statement

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Poor

Thesis statement does not include topic with four main points. It is not restated in the conclusion.
Fair

Thesis statement includes topic and four main points, but is worded in a complicated way. It is not restated in the conclusion.
Good

Thesis statement includes topic and four main reasons. It is located twice within the essay, but is not restated well.
Excellent

Thesis statement includes topic and four main points. It is direct and easily understood. It is restated in the conclusion.
Body paragraph 1

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Poor

No transition words or facts. No sentence variation. Strays from main idea and focus of paragraph.
Fair

No transition words. Little sentence variation, off topic in some areas.
Good

Transition words, sentence variation, stays on topic for the most part.
Excellent

Transition words, sentences show variation. Stays on topic with detail.
Body paragraph 2

Poor

No transition words or facts. No sentence variation. Strays from main idea and focus of paragraph.
Fair

No transition words. Little sentence variation, off topic in some areas.
Good

No transition words. Little sentence variation, off topic in some areas.
Excellent

Transition words, sentences show variation. Stays on topic with detail
Body paragraph 3

Poor

No transition words or facts. No sentence variation. Strays from main idea and focus of paragraph.
Fair

No transition words. Little sentence variation, off topic in some areas.
Good

No transition words. Little sentence variation, off topic in some areas.
Excellent

Transition words, sentences show variation. Stays on topic with detail
Conclusion

Poor

Does not begin with a thesis statement, is disorganized and difficult to follow, shows little closure for the essay
Fair

Has thesis statement, but is misplaced or out of order. There is some organization.
Good

Thesis statement as at beginning of conclusion, but is not restated. There is closure to the essay.
Excellent

Thesis statement is restated from introduction. It is well-organized and ends with closure.
Vocabulary/ Sentence Structure

Poor

There is little use of vocabulary. Sentence structure is very repetitive. Grammar errors are consistent.
Fair

There is little vocabulary, some variety in sentence structure. Grammar errors are somewhat consistent.
Good

There is a vocabulary, sentence structure variety, few grammar errors.
Excellent

Application of strong vocabulary words, variety in sentence structure, careful attention to grammar.




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