EXPOSITORY WRITING RUBRIC Name________________________

(11/12 Requirements) Class:________________________

Date:________________________
Assignment Directions:

A. Track how two topics/themes develop and where they intersect in the novel TKAM.
B. Explore how one character is developed through imagery, plot, and dialogue with others in the novel.
C. Track how one moral (major lesson to learn) was developed in the novel.
D. Discuss how the setting is critical for the story to take place.
E. Other: contract your topic with Ms. Bruner.

For self or peer evaluation: use + = totally awesome, NI= needs improvement, or 0= oops forgot that.
SIP / SELF/ TEACHER COMMENTS
ORGANIZATION
Compose essays that have:
5 pts. an engaging introduction (original title, attention-getter,
W.11-12.2a
transition, and clear critical thesis/preview position)
5 pts. min. 4-7 body paragraphs with topic sentences &
depth; logical idea progression W.11-12.2a
5 pts relevant transition words (5-8 in the body highlighted)
5 pts. powerful conclusions (preview/thesis, last comments, W.11-12.2c
clincher) W.11-12.2f
5 pts. correct heading: (name, date, hour, etc.)

IDEAS · Develop an argument,: W.11-12.2a,4

5 pts. thoroughly address topic issues, facts, reasons W.11-12.2a
· all material on topic and accurate
10 pts. use and label precise, relevant evidence… (3- W.11-12.1b
6 reasons, examples per body paragraphs)
W.11-12.2b

STYLE
5 pts. adapt for specific audience (sophisticated vocab.) W.11-12.4
10 pts. use and label discussion techniques effectively and W.9-10.2c
with variety (5-7 across the body)
5 pts. precise language (detailed words, no garbage )
10 pts. appropriate point of view (third person objective = no
W.9-10.2d
you, I, we, us, me, etc.)
W.9-10.2e

CONVENTIONS
Demonstrate effective, correct use:
5 pts. sentence structure complete and varied (length & type)
L.11-12.1,3a
5 pts. spelling, apostrophe use, NO CONTRACTIONS
10 pts. correct capitalization
L.11-12.2b
5 pts. punctuation & variety (;, :, --, . . ., ( ))
L.11-12.2
L.11-12.2

OTHER

5 pts. Type, MLA page format (Insert Last Name + # on top W.11-12.6
right starting page 2), 1” margins, DS)

W.11-12.8

POINTS TOTAL = 100