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Expository Essay Rubric Famous Actress Report Each student will choose a subject and research all aspects. The student may choose from any of the significant scientific inventions throughout history. Remember that you must have a topic that is easily researchable. If there is not enough information on your topic, then you should pick a different topic. If you were to go to a science museum, what would you be interested in? What would you like to learn more about? Rubric Code: QXX78A By camr00n81 Ready to use Private Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

Expository Essay Rubric
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Organization 3 Well Organized Main Body Paragraphs
	Poor Contains points that are not understandable and have no relevance, topic sentences are missing, no continuity. 20 pts	Fair Some points are unclear or poorly organized, some topic sentences are poor, lacking organization or explanation. 35 pts	Good Clearly demonstrates 3 well organized main points with topic sentences in each paragraph. 50 pts	Your Score (N/A)
Grammar, Spelling and Mechanics No "it" "stuff" "things" or "lots" or misuse of "there" "their" or "they're"
	Poor There are 5 spelling, usage, or grammar errors. (-1 PER ERROR) 5 pts	Fair There are a few obvious, glaring errors. (-1 PER ERROR) 7 pts	Good There are no errors throughout the entire paper. 10 pts	z (N/A)
Introduction and Conclusion
	Poor Poorly organized, neither informative nor entertaining, does not connect to the rest of the paper. 5 pts	Fair Small errors and omissions, either entertaininng or informative but not both, or too short. 7 pts	Good Both informative and entertaining. Draws the reader in to the topic while summarizing and wrapping up the paper. 10 pts	z (N/A)
Thesis Sentence
	Poor Much of the content strays from the main topic or the thesis statement is missing altogether. 5 pts	Fair Somewhat on topic, but thesis does not match up with the body of the paper. 7 pts	Good Paper clearly adheres to a a well stated, simple, all encompassing thesis sentence. 10 pts	z (N/A)
Format As outlined on the assignment sheet
	Poor Too much of the proper format is missing or poorly done. 10 pts	Fair Close to proper format, but missing elements. 15 pts	Good At least 700 words, double spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font, title page, and works cited all done properly. 20 pts	z (N/A)
Total 100 Points Possible
Penalties for Unpreparedness Minus 10 pts for each day unprepared.
	One Day Unprepared 10 pts	Two Days Unprepared 20 pts	Three Days Unprepared 30 pts	Four Days Unprepared 40 pts