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Exposition Writing - Stage 2 
Rubric Code: P4W46A
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Letter
  Excellent

5 pts

High

4 pts

Sound

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Partial

1 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Has a clear introduction that grabs audience attention. States a clear opinion or point of view (POV). Summarises what will be dicussed in the following paragraphs.
High

Has a clear introduction that grabs audience attention. States a clear opinion or point of view (POV).
Sound

Has a somewhat clear introduction but does not grab the audience's attention. States an opinion or point of view, but it is not strong.
Basic

Very little introduction to explain the argument.
POV not well explained
Partial

Introduction is not clear and there is no opinion statement.
Supporting Paragraphs

Excellent

Facts and reasons supporting POV are very convincing and are presented in order of importance. Each paragragh is well planned - discussing a particular fact.
High

Facts and reasons supporting POV are convincing and are presented in reasonable order. Most paragraghs are well planned - discussing a particular fact.
Sound

Facts and reasons supporting POV are presented in reasonable order but not all reasons are convincing. Some paragraphs covered too many ideas.
Basic

Some facts and reasons are evident to support POV, but not convincing. Some are not relevant or connected to the topic. Paragraphs may not be identifiable
Partial

Facts and reasons are weak and show limited support of the argument. Paragraphs are non-identifiable or contain too few different ideas.
Language Features

Excellent

Persuasive language clearly presents the argument and offers supporting evidence.
Emotive words express feelings and there is creative use of connecting words.
High

Persuasive language clearly demonstrates the argument and offers some supporting evidence.
Emotive words express feelings and there is effective use of connecting words.
Sound

Some persuasive language to support the argument. Emotive words express feelings and there is some use of connecting words.
Basic

Persuasive language is not very convincing. More use of emotive words needed.
Partial

Lacking in persuasive language and little or no use of emotive words.
Conclusion

Excellent

The conclusion summarises the facts and reasons provided in the pararaphs and gives a persuasive call to action. The writer makes a strong closing statement.
High

The conclusion summarises the facts and reasons provided in the pararaphs. A closing statement is evident and attempts to persuade the reader.
Sound

The conclusion summarises the facts and reasons but could be more convincing. A closing statement is evident and restates the writers position.
Basic

The conclusion summarises the facts and reasons but may be somewhat weak. A closing statement is not represented.
Partial

The conclusion is weak or missing. It does not summarise the reasons or make a closing statement.
Grammar and Punctuation

Excellent

The writing is well edited and contains easy to read, flowing sentences, using varied sentence types. There are no spelling or punctuation mistakes.
High

The writing is edited and contains easy to read, flowing sentences. There are no spelling and few punctuation mistakes.
Sound

The writing contains good sentence structure with occasional spelling or punctuation mistakes.
Some attempts to edit work.
Basic

The writing has simple sentences, however some do not flow or connect well. There are some spelling or punctuation mistakes. Limited or no editing.
Partial

Sentences are poorly written. The writing contains many spelling mistakes and little or no attention is given to punctuation.




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