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Expository Essay
Expository Essay--6th Grade
Five paragraph essay
Rubric Code:
JB8BB9
By
adaughtery
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Content
Below Basic 1
1 pts
Basic 2
2 pts
Proficient 3
3 pts
ADVANCED 4
4 pts
Score
(N/A)
Introduction
Below Basic 1
Introduction does not include a hook and/or thesis statement.
Basic 2
Introduction has a boring hook and unclear thesis statement.
Proficient 3
Introduction has a hook and somewhat clear thesis statement.
ADVANCED 4
Introduction includes an attention-grabbing hook and a clear thesis statment with topic and three main ideas.
Score
Main Idea
Below Basic 1
Includes only main idea. Details are not descriptive or clear.
Basic 2
Includes at least two main ideas. Details are somewhat vague.
Proficient 3
Includes two main ideas that are complete or three main ideas that are somewhat vague.
ADVANCED 4
Includes three or more main ideas. Details use specific examples and description.
Score
Conclusion
Below Basic 1
No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Basic 2
Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Proficient 3
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points but does not restate the thesis.
ADVANCED 4
Conclusion is clear and summarizes supporting points. It restates the thesis in a new way.
Score
Mechanics
Below Basic 1
Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Basic 2
There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Proficient 3
Minimal errors are found (5-8). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
ADVANCED 4
Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal and not distracting. (0-4).
Score
Sentence Fluency & Word Choice
Below Basic 1
Very basic words are used with short, choppy sentences.
Basic 2
Several sentence fragments or run-ons. Word choice is limited or used incorrectly.
Proficient 3
Some variety in sentence length and complexity. Attempts to use descriptive words.
ADVANCED 4
Sentences vary in length, complexity, and type. Word choice offers surprise, clarity and "just right" wording.
Score
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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