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Expository Writing Expository Writing Rubric Code: Q59BW2 By SueCox Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Education Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Expository
	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts
Sequencing	1 1.Introduction, body and/or conclusion may not exist or may need major revision	2 1.Introduction, body and/or conclusion may need some revision 2.Evidence may be isolated facts with weak sequencing	3 1.Adequate sequencing of ideas based on purpose and linked to thesis 2.Conclusion reinforces thesis and gives closure	4 1.Effective sequencing of ideas relating back to thesis 2.Conclusion skillfully reinforces thesis and gives closure to essay
Word Choice	1 1.Limited vocabulary; words may be used inappropriately	2 1.More precise and accurate words are needed to create a clear message	3 1.Correct, adequate words/phrases get message across 2.Uses precise words to show not tell	4 1.Words/phrases powerfully convey the intended message 2.Uses precise words to show not tell
Sentence Structure	1 1.Little or no sense of sentence structure 2.Lacks transitions	2 1.Some understanding of sentence structure 2.Limited use of appropriate transitions	3 1.Purposeful use of sentence structure to enhance the intended effect 2.Transitions connect ideas within and across paragraphs	4 1.Purposeful and innovative sentence structure to enhance intended effect 2.Skillful use of transitions within and across paragraphs
Voice	1 1.Unclear or no sense of voice, purpose and/or audience	2 1.Sense of purpose and/or audience not clear 2.Straight facts with writer’s voice detached from topic	3 1.Writer’s voice is confident and authentic 2.Writer’s reaction and feelings about the thesis are evident 3.Clear sense of audience and purpose 4.Consistent point of view	4 1.Writer's voice is authentic, confident, convincing, enlightening, and imbedded within the textual information 2.Clear sense of purpose and audience 3.Consistent point of view
Conventions	1 1.Limited understanding of grade level appropriate conventions	2 1.Uses grade level appropriate conventions; errors occasionally obscure meaning	3 1.Uses grade level appropriate conventions; errors are minor and do not obscure meaning	4 1.Shows creativity and flexibility when using conventions to enhance meaning
Focus & Topic	1 1.No clear thesis or purpose	2 1.Weak thesis and/or too broad a purpose or focus	3 1.States a clear meaningful thesis or purpose	4 1.States a compelling and original thesis or purpose