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Expository Science Writing 
Expository 5-Paragraph science essay
Rubric Code: ZC5W66
By cloverleaf
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Expository Essay
Guidelines for scoring an expository paragraph
  Excellent

Writing includes science vocabulary terms and scientific process

10 pts

Good

Some science vocabulary is included and some scientific process included

8 pts

Fair

One or two science vocabulary terms are included and one or two scientific processes included.

6 pts

Poor

No evidence of science vocabulary or process.

2 pts

Topic Sentence

Is research idea restated into a topic sentence?
Excellent

The Main Idea is a clear restating of the research topic.
Good

Main Idea is present and clearly written.
Fair

Main Idea is present but does not restate the research topic.
Poor

Main idea is not present or is unclear.
Supporting details

Does each detail support, or tell more about the topic?
Excellent

Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. Follow up sentences provide additional support.
Good

Each detail supports the main idea, but there are no follow up sentences.
Fair

Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not.
Poor

The details do not support the main idea.
Logical order/Transitions

Does the order of the supporting details make sense? Are details connected by linking or transition words so paragraphs read smoothly?
Excellent

The essay is developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and reader's needs. Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer.
Good

Most of the essay is presented in a logical order, and readers have little trouble following the supporting details. Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellence. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Fair

The writer attempts to develop the essay in a logical order, but some of the essay may be presented in an order readers may find confusing. Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Poor

The supporting details within the essay as a whole are not developed in a logical order. Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next.
Conclusion

Does the conclusion restate the topic in a new way to tie the details together?
Excellent

The conclusion does an excellent job of summing up or restating the topic and connecting the details together.
Good

The conclusion sums up the topic, by restating it, but it does not tie the details together.
Fair

There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic or tie the details together.
Poor

There is no conclusion the essay just ends without summing up or restating the topic. It doesn't tie the details together.
Grammar and Mechanics/References

Does the paper indicate that the writer has control of the rules of spelling, grammar and mechanics
Excellent

The essay contains no errors in usage, and mechanics. 5 quality references are included.
Good

The essay contains fewer than 3 errors in mechanics/grammar.
3-4 references are included.
Fair

The essay contains 4 to 7 errors in mechanics/grammar.
1-2 references are included. One or more references are from wikipedia site.
Poor

The essay contains more than 7 errors in mechanics/grammar.
No references are listed or all references are from wikipedia.



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