iRubric: Expository Rubric based on STAAR

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Expository Rubric based on STAAR Rubric Code: YB5294 By lindatalley Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: (none)

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	Poor (1) 1 pts	Fair (2) 2 pts	Good (3) 3 pts	Well Done (4) 4 pts
Organization and Progressions	Poor (1) Organizing structure of the essay is inappropriate to the purpose, or only marginally acceptable. Lacks clarity and direction Most ideas are generally related, BUT Thesis is missing Fails to maintain focus May shift from idea to idea Presented ideas in random or illogical way	Fair (2) Thesis statement is weak Weak attempt at organization Writer includes irrelevant information Repetition and Wordiness may be present Transitions and connections are too perfunctory to flow easily	Good (3) Structure is appropriate for the expository task. Thesis is clearly stated and focused Progressions of ideas is logical & controlled and show the relationship of ideas	Well Done (4) Extremely well organized Clear thesis and all ideas are strongly related and provide focused support to topic. Progressions of ideas is logical
Development of Ideas	Poor (1) Development is weak Writer uses details and examples that are inappropriate, vague or insufficient Response is vague and confused. Essay may be weakly linked to topic. Demonstrates lack of understanding of expository writing task	Fair (2) Development of ideas is minimal Details and examples are not always appropriate or are too brief Little or no thought put into writing	Good (3) Development of ideas is sufficient Uses details and examples that are specific and appropriate Reflects some thoughtfulness	Well Done (4) Development of ideas is effective. All supportive details are relevant and add substance to the essay Thought may be particularily insightful
Use of Language/Conventions	Poor (1) Word choice may be vague or limited Little or no awareness of expository purpose Sentences are simplistic, awkward,uncontrolled little or no command of conventions Mistakes disrupt reader's understanding	Fair (2) Word choice may be general or imprecise Does not establish anappropriate tone Sentences are awkward Writer has only a partial comand of the conventions of lang. Disruptions are distracting to the reader	Good (3) Word choice is clear and specific and contributes to the quality of the essay. Sentences are varied and adequately controlled Demonstrates adequate command of the conventions of lang. No disruptons to flow	Well Done (4) Word choice is purposeful and precise Sentences are purposeful, varied, and well controlled. Excellent command of the conventions of lang. although may contain minor errors.