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Expository Essay Expository Essay Rubric Code: X2WB577 By apmccauley Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Writing an Expository Essay
	Major points lacking 5 pts	Still needs editing 10 pts	Looking good! 15 pts	WOW! You've got it! 20 pts
Clear thesis statement 20 pts This statement informs readers of the subject matter to be covered in body paragraphs of the essay.	Major points lacking Introductory statement missing, unclear, or never addresses the prompt.	Still needs editing No clear statement of your topic choice. Order you will present your reasons may not be clear.	Looking good! A clear statement of your topic choice, and the order you will discuss the reasons "why."	WOW! You've got it! A clear, precise statement of your topic choice, and the order you will discuss the support your paper will cover, perhaps even creatively introduced.
Organization & Support 20 pts Body paragraphs reflect the order of the topics mentioned in topic statement, and the topic remains clear throughout the essay.	Major points lacking There are less than three body paragraphs and few supporting details.	Still needs editing The three body paragraphs are not in the same order as they were introduced. Supporting details may be weak.	Looking good! Three body paragraphs are in the same order as stated in topic statement but may not provide enough supporting details.	WOW! You've got it! Three body paragraphs are in the same order as stated in topic statement. Each focuses on one topic and includes supporting details.
Vocabulary & Usage 20 pts Grade-appropriate writing skills demonstrated in use of transitions, vocabulary, and sentence variation.	Major points lacking Transitions, higher level vocabulary, sentence variations not clear or missing.	Still needs editing Transitions, higher level vocabulary, sentence variations may be missing or awkwardly used.	Looking good! Transitions from topic to topic. Higher level vocabulary attempted. Sentence variations used correctly.	WOW! You've got it! Transitions from topic to topic are clear. Higher level vocabulary used. Sentence variations used correctly and creatively.
Language Conventions 20 pts Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling used thoughout the essay.	Major points lacking Does not show evidence of revision or editing for grade level languge conventions.	Still needs editing May include slang. Many incomplete sentences, misspelled common words, punctuation and/or capitalization errors.	Looking good! Mostly complete sentences, a few grade-level misspellings, punctuation and/or capitalization errors.	WOW! You've got it! Complete sentences, correct spellings of grade-level words, capitalization correct, and no errors in punctuation.
Conclusion 20 pts Conclusion restates the original topic statement and gives the reader a clear, consise recap of the information.	Major points lacking Conclusion missing or does not relate back to the prompt.	Still needs editing Somewhat informal or vague, but relates back to prompt.	Looking good! The conclusion may be short though it does recap the prompt.	WOW! You've got it! A clear, thorough, and possibly creative recap of the topic statement.

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