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How to Create a STRONG Expository Essay!
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Rubric
| # | Below Expectations | Satisfactory Expectations | Above Expectations | Examplary - Beyond Expectations | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create a coherent Introduction with a clear Thesis Statement | No introduction is included. No thesis statement is included. | The introduction is incoherent, and the thesis statement is difficult to distinguish. | The introduction is logical and helps the reader establish the point of the essay. The thesis statement is easy to distinguish. | The introduction has no grammatical or syntactical errors. It is extremely well written, with a very clear and articulate thesis statement. The point of the essay is clearly established. | 15 |
| Create 4-6 body paragraphs. Each with a topic sentence and a transition sentence. Each paragraph should articulate one distinct point. | There are less than 4 body paragraphs. No topic sentences. No transition sentences. Multiple points are in one paragraph. | There are only 4 body paragraphs. It is hard to distinguish transition sentences or topic sentences. Multiple points are in one paragraph. | 5 body paragraphs. Transition sentences and topic sentences are visible. Each paragraph only articulates one point. | 6 body paragraphs. Transition sentences and topic sentences are used. Each paragrpah has only one point. Each paragraph clearly argues a very distinct position, which is well written and free from absolutely any errors. | 50 |
| Include a coherent conclusion which synthesizes all the points within the body paragraphs. Refers back to the thesis without simply restating it. | No conclusion is included. The essay just ends, with no real resolution. | Conclusion is included, but is not coherent and does not reiterate points from the body paragraphs. A simple restating of the thesis, without elaboration may be included. | A clearly defined conclusion is included. It reiterates points from the body paragraphs. It refers to the thesis, without simply restating it. | An extremely well written conclusion is included. It reiterates every point from the body paragraphs. It refers to the thesis, without simply restating it in a sophisticated manner. No errors whatsoever. | 15 |
| Essay uses a relevant contemporary issue as a means to compare and contrast themes in it to The Crucible. | No contemporary social issue is included. | A contemporary social issue included, but only refered to occasionaly throughout the essay. | A good contemporary social issue included, and is refered to throughout the entire essay. | An excellent contemporary social issue included, and is refered to throughout the entire essay. The choice of social issue reflects a deep understanding of theme, and how it relates to The Crucible and soceity. Evidence of genuine research. | 20 |
Total Score: 100 |
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