expository essay rubric
Grade expository (informative and explanatory) essays with criteria for a focused thesis, clear development, accurate evidence, and logical structure, then export the rubric to PDF.
· 16 points total
Levels
4
Max score · 16 pts
CRITERIA
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Weights multiply each level's points toward the total.
How to grade with this rubric
- Score each criterion against the level descriptors and total the points.
- Share the rubric first so students focus on explaining, not persuading.
- Reward clear, well-developed explanations over length.