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Expository Writing : Content and Organization 
Expository Writing : Content and Organization
Rubric Code: M772X2
By Lindaann
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Expository Writing
Guidelines for scoring an expository essay
  Above expectations

4

(N/A)

Meets expectations

3

(N/A)

Below expectations

2

(N/A)

Introduction

introduces the essay
Above expectations

includes:<BR>
lead <BR>
topic sentence<BR>
states 4 main ideas <BR>
has extra details
Meets expectations

includes:<BR>
lead <BR>
topic sentence<BR>
states 4 main ideas
Below expectations

does not include<BR>
lead<BR>
topic sentence<BR>
4 main ideas
Main Idea 1

Does each detail support, or tell more about the topic?
Above expectations

states the main idea for each paragraph <BR>
has 4 details in each paragraph supporting the main idea & topic<BR>
has strong elaboration
Meets expectations

states the main idea for each paragraph <BR>
has 4 details in each paragraph supporting the main idea & topic
Below expectations

does not include 4 details<BR>
details do not support the main idea
Main Idea 2

Does each detail support, or tell more about the topic?
Above expectations

states the main idea for each paragraph <BR>
has 4 details in each paragraph supporting the main idea & topic<BR>
has strong elaboration
Meets expectations

states the main idea for each paragraph <BR>
has 4 details in each paragraph supporting the main idea & topic
Below expectations

does not include 4 details<BR>
details do not support the main idea
Main Idea 3

Does each detail support, or tell more about the topic?
Above expectations

states the main idea for each paragraph <BR>
has 4 details in each paragraph supporting the main idea & topic<BR>
has strong elaboration
Meets expectations

states the main idea for each paragraph <BR>
has 4 details in each paragraph supporting the main idea & topic
Below expectations

does not include 4 details<BR>
details do not support the main idea
MAin Idea 4

Does each detail support, or tell more about the topic?
Above expectations

states the main idea for each paragraph <BR>
has 4 details in each paragraph supporting the main idea & topic<BR>
has strong elaboration
Meets expectations

states the main idea for each paragraph <BR>
has 4 details in each paragraph supporting the main idea & topic
Below expectations

does not include 4 details<BR>
details do not support the main idea
Conclusion

Does the conclusion restate the topic in a new way to tie the details together?
Above expectations

restates the 4 main ideas in a creative way<BR>
use strong elaboration
Meets expectations

restates the 4 main ideas
Below expectations

doesn't restate the topic, or tie the details together
Grammar and Mechanics

Does the paper indicate that the writer has control of the rules of spelling, grammar and mechanics
Above expectations

0 errors in usage, spelling, and mechanics.
Meets expectations

1 or 2 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Below expectations

3 to 5 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.




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