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SMAW Essay Expository/Descriptive Writing I can write an expository (descriptive) piece of writing that has a clear topic sentence. I can write an expository(descriptive) piece of writing that has clear details that support my topic sentence. I can write an expository(descriptive) piece of writing with sentences that are in a logical order. I can write a conclusion that restates my topic and ties the details together. Rubric Code: YX8W288 By jamiejones Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Expository/Descriptive Writing
	10 pts (N/A)	20 pts (N/A)	30 pts (N/A)	40 pts (N/A)
Topic Sentence	10 pts Topic Sentence is not present or is unclear.	20 pts Topic Sentence is present but does not restate the topic.	30 pts Topic Sentence is present and clearly written.	40 pts Topic Sentence is a clear restating of the topic.
Supporting details	10 pts The details do not support the main idea.	20 pts Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not.	30 pts Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences.	40 pts Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. Follow up sentences provide additional support.
Logical order	10 pts The supporting sentences within the paragraph as a whole are not developed in a logical order.	20 pts There is an attempt to put the sentences in a logical order, but some of the paragraph may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.	30 pts Most of the sentences are presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the supporting details.	40 pts The sentences are developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs.
Conclusion	10 pts There is no conclusion. The paragraph just ends without summing up, or restating the topic. It doesn't tie the the details together.	20 pts There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic, or tie the details together.	30 pts The conclusion sums up the topic, by restating it, but it does tie the details together.	40 pts The conclusions does an excellent job of summing up, or restating the topic and tieing the details together.
Grammar and Mechanics	10 pts The paragraph contains 6 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.	20 pts The paragraph contains 3 to 5 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.	30 pts The paragraph contains 1 or 2 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.	40 pts The paragraph contains no more than two errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.