Expository Writing Rubric
Does this paper have a statement? Is the statement related to the topic? Is the statement clear ?
Do you understand it?
● Identify the topic sentence for each paragraph. This topic sentence should resemble a mini statement . It should contain one idea or concept. The rest of the paragraph must present the evidence that proves that topic sentence .Does each paragraph have a topic sentence?
● Does each paragraph contain just one idea or concept?
● Does this author use evidence to support his/her argument?
