Expository Writing Rubric

1. Expository Writing Rubric Six Traits Rubric Ideas • essay is informative with a clear focus • has an effective lead • contains specific details, examples, and facts • elaborates on details, examples, and facts Organization • essay is broken into effective paragraphs • paragraphs are connected to each other and subject • paragraphs have effective topic sentences • body sentences are organized to create meaning • essay has an effective closing Voice • speaks in an engaging way that keeps readers interested • writer sounds confident, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic • presents an appropriate level of language (not too informal) Word Choice • writer uses specific nouns • writer uses powerful verbs • writer uses interesting adjectives • writer uses adverbs if appropriate • writing is free of wordiness • writer uses specialized words related to the subject of essay Sentence Fluency • sentences are clear and easy to understand • shows a variety in sentence structure • effective transition phrases are used Conventions • follows the basic rules of grammar • follows the basic rules of spelling • follows the basic rules of capitalization • follows the basic rules of punctuation • Feedback • I like the way you… Name: Period: Title: Type:Expository Length: Multiple Paragraphs Writing Process Rubric • Prewriting • brainstorms and plans writing • Rough Draft Writing • uses plan to generate rough draft • Revising • makes revisions • Editing • proofreads and edits writing • Publishing • writing is neat and presentable