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Expository Writing - Animal Report 
A five paragraph piece that includes an introduction, three main idea paragraphs and a conclusion.
Rubric Code: X2A8CW
By wooldridgej
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Way to go!

3 pts

On Target

2 pts

Needs Work

1 pts

Introduction

Way to go!

The paragraph captures the reader's attention with a strong lead. The topic sentence briefly and clearly states what the piece is about.
On Target

The paragraph has a satisfactory lead. The topic sentence states what the piece is about.
Needs Work

The paragraph lacks a good lead, therefore, it does not get the reader's attention. It is not clear what the piece is going to be about.
Paragraph 2

Way to go!

The topic sentnce clearly states one main idea. Polished detailed writing and excellent sentence variety.
On Target

The topic sentence is good and states one main idea. Effective, purposeful writing and good sentence variety.
Needs Work

The topic sentence does not clearly state the main idea. There is not enough detail in the paragraph. Little or no sentence variety.
Paragraph 3

Way to go!

The topic sentence clearly states one main idea. Polished, detailed writing and excellent sentence variety.
On Target

The topic sentence is good and states one main idea. Effective, purposeful writing and good sentence variety.
Needs Work

The topic sentence does not clearly state the main idea. There is not enough detail in the paragraph. Little or no sentence variety.
Paragraph 4

Way to go!

The topic sentence clearly states one main idea. Polished, detailed writing and excellent sentnce variety.
On Target

The topic sentence is good and states one main idea. Effective, purposeful writing and good sentence variety.
Needs Work

The topic sentence does not clearly state the main idea. There is not enough detail in the paragraph. Little or no sentence variety.
Conclusion

Way to go!

The paragraph sums up the main idea and does not repeat words and phrases from the other paragraphs. Word referents are used.
On Target

Good summary of main ideas. Word referents used.
Needs Work

The paragraph fails to effectively sum up the main ideas. Redundant details.
Conventions, publishing

Way to go!

Correct, precise writing.
Neat and tidy copy.
On Target

Mostly correct. Some errors.
Needs Work

More editing required. Multiple errors.
Bibliography

The writer acknowledges his resources.
Way to go!

Accurate and complete, following examples given in class.
On Target

Mostly accurate but not in appropriate format.
Needs Work

Bilbiography is missing relevant details, improper format.




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