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Expository Paragraph
Expository/Descriptive Paragraph
I can write an expository piece of writing that has a clear topic sentence. I can write an expository piece of writing that has clear details that support my topic sentence. I can write an expository(descriptive) piece of writing with sentences that are in a logical order. I can write a conclusion that restates my topic and ties the details together.
Rubric Code:
LX9A5BW
By
Miss_Lipinski
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Expository Paragraph
Keep Working
1 pts
Getting There
2 pts
Almost There
3 pts
Wow!
4 pts
Topic Sentence
Keep Working
Topic Sentence is not present or is unclear.
Getting There
Topic Sentence is present but does not support the main idea.
Almost There
Topic Sentence is present and clearly written.
Wow!
Topic Sentence is a clear and provides a clear direction for the paragraph.
Supporting details
Keep Working
The details do not support the main idea.
Getting There
Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not.
Almost There
Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences.
Wow!
Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. Follow up sentences provide additional support.
Conclusion
Keep Working
There is no conclusion. The paragraph just ends without summing up, or restating the topic. It doesn't tie the the details together.
Getting There
There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic, or tie the details together.
Almost There
The conclusion sums up the topic, by restating it, but it does tie the details together.
Wow!
The conclusions does an excellent job of summing up, or restating the topic and tieing the details together.
Grammar and Mechanics
Keep Working
The paragraph contains 6 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.
Getting There
The paragraph contains 3 to 5 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.
Almost There
The paragraph contains 1 or 2 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Wow!
The paragraph contains no more than two errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.
Citation
Keep Working
In-text citations for all quotes and evidence are missing. Work cited page is missing . Citations are are missing
Getting There
There are a very few to no in-text citations for all quotes and evidence. Work cited page is provided but missing information or is out of order / not provided. Citations are not in proper APA format
Almost There
Most in-text citations for all quotes and evidence are present. Work cited page is provided but is not in order as they appear in paragraph. Citations are in proper APA format
Wow!
In-text citations for all quotes and evidence are present. Work cited page is provided and in order as they appear in paragraph. Citations are in proper APA format
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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