iRubric: Expository Writing Rubric

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Expository Writing Rubric Expository Writing Rubric A rubric based on the English II expository writing rubric for STAAR Rubric Code: MB5272 By lindatalley Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Analytical Writing
	0 (No attempt) 0 pts	1 10 pts	2 15 pts	3 20 pts	4 25 pts
Organization and Progression	0 (No attempt) Student did not attempt assignment.	1 Inappropriate or unclear structure Unclear details Confusing Sentence-to-sentence progression not logical	2 Somewhat clear structure Abrupt shifts *Connections not always clear	3 Logical connections Effective details, well chosen *Organizational strategies visible	4 Coherent/focused Organizational strategies *Details well chosen
Development of Ideas	0 (No attempt) Student did not attempt assignment.	1 Not much connection to prompt Unfocused General Thin development	2 Surface level ideas Somewhat focused	3 Focused Mixes generalities and specifics	4 Thought-provoking Completely focused Details show literary devices Unusual perspective *Ideas connected in interesting ways
Use of Language	0 (No attempt) Student did not attempt assignment.	1 Confusing word choice Uncontrolled sentences	2 Vocabulary basic Choppy but mostly correct.	3 Fluent sentences Clear, precise vocabulary	4 Diction makes impact Variety in sentences
Conventions	0 (No attempt) Student did not attempt assignment.	1 Lots of misspellings What punctuation? *Hard to read aloud	2 Some minor disruptions to meaning Can be read aloud with a little effort	3 * Very few errors in conventions * Can easily be read aloud	4 Fluent use of every grammatical and rhetorical tool Very easy to read aloud