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Expository Writing Expository Writing Rubric Code: N4W4A8 By vtutolo Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Expository Writing
	4 Surpasses Mastery (N/A)	3 Meets Mastery (N/A)	2 Approaching Mastery (N/A)	1 Learning Concept (N/A)
Organization	4 Correct form is used and enhances the writing. Ideas are grouped together,tied to thesis and enhance meaning. Transitions work well.	3 Correct form is used. Ideas are grouped together and attempt to enhance meaning.	2 Correct form is used. Ideas are grouped together.	1 Form is obvious, but not entirely correct. Ideas are scattered throughout with no real coherence.
Ideas and Content	4 Ideas are well developed and supported by details.	3 Ideas are developed and supported by details.	2 Ideas are presented and explained.	1 Ideas are presented but not explained well. be present at all.
Insight	4 Essay shows a complete understanding and thoroughly discusses topic.	3 Essay suggest understanding but is not thorough or sophisticated.	2 Essay is simplistic and thoughts often unfininished.	1 Passage was misread or misunderstood.
Sentence Fluency	4 Sentences vary in length. Transitions link sentences, paragraphs and ideas. Sentences enhance the structure of the work.	3 Sentences vary somewhat in length. Some transitions between sentences, paragraphs and ideas.	2 Few sentences vary in length. Few transitions between sentences, paragraphs and ideas.	1 Sentences do not vary, or relate from one to another. There are few transitions.
Word Choice	4 Strong words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.	3 Strong words and descriptions used. Some words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.	2 Few sentences vary in length. Few transitions between sentences, paragraphs and ideas. Vocabulary is basic.	1 Sentences do not vary, or relate from one to another. There are few transitions. Vocabulary is limited.