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Step Up To Writing: Rough Draft: Expository Essay 
Step Up To Writing: Rough Draft: Expository Essay
Standard 2: Rough Draft of Written Communication Organizing your ideas into an expositiory essay, with thesis statement or topic sentence, star ideas with transtion words, details, and conclusion.
Rubric Code: X78X39
By yazelj
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeding Standards

Total Points:

4 pts

Meeting Standards

Total Points:

3 pts

Progressing Towards Standards

Total Points:

2 pts

Does Not Meet Standards

Total Points:

1 pts

Format & Appearance

2.5 points
Exceeding Standards

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated; paper is clean, neat, and has no unnecessary marks; all paperwork is in proper order; no mistakes
Meeting Standards

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated; paper is clean or neat, and has no unnecessary marks; 1 - 2 mistakes
Progressing Towards Standards

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated; paper is fairly clean or neat, and has few unnecessary marks; 3 - 4 mistakes
Does Not Meet Standards

Paragraphs are not correctly indented and formated; paper is not clean or neat, and has unnecessary marks; 5 or more mistakes
Thesis Statement or Topic Sentence

2.5 points
Exceeding Standards

Has clear and thought out thesis. Thesis is structured so that reader knows what the author will write and prove throughout the paper. Also, thesis statement is unique to author's own writing.
Meeting Standards

Thesis statement is clear. However, it may not be as original or thought provoking. It also may have 1 to 2 grammatical errors.
Progressing Towards Standards

Thesis statement is included in paper but may not clearly outline what the essay is about it. It does not have much originality. It also does not have a clear purpose. Includes 2-3 grammatical errors; 3 - 4 mistakes
Does Not Meet Standards

There is no clear thesis statement. The reader has to figure out the main topic of the essay. Includes 4 or more grammatical errors; 5 or more mistakes
Supporting Paragraphs and Organizat

2.5 points
Exceeding Standards

Paragraph includes ideas that relate back to the thesis. Each paragraph contains a clear and focused idea. Clear transitions and organization; no mistakes
Meeting Standards

Paragraph includes supporting ideas to the thesis. It has transitions but may have some trouble with organization. Includes 1 grammatical error; 1 - 2 mistakes
Progressing Towards Standards

Supporting paragraphs have ideas that relate back to thesis. Little use of tranisitions and organization is not very clear. Includes 1-2 grammatical errors; 3 - 4 mistakes
Does Not Meet Standards

Paragraphs do not support thesis. There are no tranisitions and organization makes it hard to read. Includes 3 or more grammatical errors; 5 or more mistakes
Details

2.5 points
Exceeding Standards

Each idea is supported with appropriate number of high level details with a strong descripive word; no mistakes
Meeting Standards

Each idea is supported with appropriate number of high level details. Includes 1 grammatical error; 1 - 2 mistakes
Progressing Towards Standards

Each idea is supported with appropriate number of details. Includes 2-3 grammatical errors; 3 -4 mistakes
Does Not Meet Standards

Not every idea is supported with appropriate number of details. Includes 4 or more grammatical errors; 5 or more mistakes



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