1. Expository Essay Rubric:
Introduction: (10 points)
_____ Clear thesis statement (7)
_____ Moves from general to specific (3
Body Paragraphs: (40 points)
_____Clear topic sentences relating to the thesis statement (10)
_____ Details support the topic sentences (10)
_____ Transitions help sentences and ideas flow smoothly (5)
_____ Concluding sentences restate the main ideas of the
paragraphs (5)
_____ Accurate information and use of quotes (10)
Conclusion: (10 points)
_____ Reemphasizes your main idea (4)
_____ Thesis statement is restated/rephrased (3)
_____ Leaves the reader thinking (3)
Mechanics: (40 points)
_____ Entire assignment is double spaced, 12 font, black ink (3)
_____ No run-ons or fragments (5)
_____ Spelling is correct (5)
_____ No contractions (3)
_____ Do not use “I” or “You”. Write in third person. (4)
_____ Vary sentence beginning, word choice, and sentence
structure (5)
_____ MLA format is used throughout (5)
_____ Quotes cited correctly (5)
_____ Works Cited Page follows MLA format (5)