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Expository Paragraph
Expository Paragraph, Grades 4-6
Guidelines for scoring a stand alone expository paragraph.
Rubric Code:
R8A7A3
By
aedens1985
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Expository Writing
Unsatisfactory
1 pts
Acceptable
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Introduction and Main Idea
Unsatisfactory
There is no introductory or topic sentence provided or the introduction is unclear and poorly structured.
Acceptable
There is an introductory or topic sentence present but it is poorly worded or organized.
Good
There is a clear and informative introductory or topic sentence present.
Excellent
The introductory or topic sentence is clearly written, informative, and provides an interesting opening.
Supporting Details
Unsatisfactory
The paragraph is poorly organized and contains one or no supporting details.
Acceptable
The paragraph shows some organization and provides 2-3 supporting details.
Good
The paragraph is clearly organized and provides 4 supporting details.
Excellent
The paragraph is clearly organized and easy to read. It contains at least 5 supporting details.
Word Choice
Unsatisfactory
Language usage is below grade level.
Acceptable
Language usage is at grade level but does not contain any academic vocabulary from the provided article.
Good
Language usage is at grade level and contains 1-3 examples of academic vocabulary from the provided article.
Excellent
Language usage exceeds grade level and contains more than 3 examples of academic vocabulary from the provided article.
Conclusion
Unsatisfactory
There is no conclusion.
Acceptable
There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it fails to tie the details together in any significant way.
Good
The conclusion ties up the details and fully restates the topic sentence.
Excellent
The conclusion effectively ties the details together and provides an interesting perspective on the topic.
Grammar and Mechanics
Unsatisfactory
The paragraph contains 5 or more errors in punctuation, spelling, or mechanics that significantly distract the reader.
Acceptable
The paragraph contains 3 or 4 errors in punctuation, spelling, or mechanics that are distracting to the reader.
Good
The paragraph contains 1 or 2 minor errors in punctuation, spelling, or mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Excellent
The paragraph contains no errors in punctuation, spelling, or mechanics.
Keywords:
Beginning Expository Paragraph
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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