Expository Paragraph Writing
Expository Paragraph Writing
Grading Rubric POINTS
Criterion B: SkillsElement / 1 / 2 / 3
Giving Examples / Almost no examples used. / Some examples used that support the topic sentence. / All key points supported with specific examples from the sources. The significance of each one is fully explained and adds to the meaning of the response
Relevance / Most examples are not relevant / Examples used are generally relevant / Every example is an excellent fit to the topic.
Criterion D: Organization
Element / 1 / 2 / 3
Topic sentence / Topic sentence is unclear / Topic sentence is clear and relevant. / The first sentence (and/or the second) is excellent, and outlines the theme of the piece. It uses the key words and grabs the reader’s attention
The Paragraph / The paragraph wanders from the focus. / The paragraph generally supports the topic / Everything in the paragraph supports the topic sentence.
The paragraph clearly focuses on the topic, the purpose, and the audience.
Concluding sentence / Concluding sentence may be there but it is not clear. / The concluding sentence is clearly present. / The final sentence clearly ends the piece. It demonstrates sophisticated thinking and leaves the reader with something to think about.
POINTS / <15 / 16 - 17 / 18 - 20