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Expository Essay
Expository Essay
Full page, 26 line, Essay
Rubric Code:
XB8CX4
By
WarriorZena
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Content
Below Basic 1
1 pts
Basic 2
2 pts
Proficient 3
3 pts
ADVANCED 4
4 pts
Score
(N/A)
Introduction
Below Basic 1
Introduction includes an Opener sentence and no thesis statement.
Basic 2
Thesis statement does not state what your opinion is and why.
IE, The similarities/differences at Reagan ECHS are whats important to the students because....
Proficient 3
Essay has Opener and Thesis sentence.
ADVANCED 4
Introduction includes a topic and a clear thesis statement that includes two details that will be discussed in body of paragraph.
Score
Body of Essay/Two Paragraphs
Below Basic 1
Body of essay repeats main idea, does not include two similarities or differences.
Basic 2
Body includes two main ideas that were included in thesis. Details are somewhat vague.
Proficient 3
Body of paragraph, Includes two main ideas that are complete with examples.
ADVANCED 4
Body of Essay includes 2 main ideas with specific examples and descriptions that show diversity.
Score
Conclusion
Below Basic 1
No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Basic 2
Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Proficient 3
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points but does not restate the thesis.
ADVANCED 4
Conclusion is clear and summarizes supporting points. It restates the thesis in a new way.
Score
Mechanics
Below Basic 1
Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Basic 2
There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Proficient 3
Minimal errors are found (5-8). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
ADVANCED 4
Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal and not distracting.
Score
Sentence Fluency & Word Choice
Below Basic 1
Very basic words are used with short, choppy sentences.
Basic 2
Several sentence fragments or run-ons. Word choice is limited or used incorrectly.
Proficient 3
Some variety in sentence length and complexity. Attempts to use descriptive words.
ADVANCED 4
Sentences vary in length, complexity, and type. Word choice offers surprise, clarity and "just right" wording.
Score
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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