EXPOSITORY ESSAY

Explains something to the reader by giving directions or instructions, or to acquaint the writers
reader with knowledge about how to complete a task or to show how something is done. The writer must demonstrate his or her own
knowledge and explaining with facts -- not his or her opinion.

Name: ______________________________________ Topic: ___________________________________

Incomplete

Limited

Approaching

Exploration of first
point
(15%)

Meeting

Exceeding

Significant, thoroughly developed exploration of first point

(0-7.4%)

(7.5 8.9%)

(9 10.4%)

(10.5 11.9%)
Significant, thoroughly developed exploration of second point

(12 15%)

(0-7.4%)

(7.5 8.9%)

(9 10.4%)

(10.5 11.9%)
Significant, thoroughly developed exploration of the third and the most important point

(12 15%)

(0 9.9%)
1.
2.
3.
4.

(10 11.9%)
1.
2.
3.
4.

(12-13.9%)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Structure

(0-2.4%)
1.

(2.5 2.9%)
1.

Style

2.

(15%)

Exploration of second
point
(15%)
Exploration of third
point
(20%)
Introduction
Conclusion

(16 20%)
1.
2.
3.
4.

(3 3.4%)
1.

(14-15.9%)
1.
Engaging, creative hook
2.
Skilled introduction of topic / transition to topic; sophisticated writing demonstrated.
3.
Clear, concise statement of enumeration is in parallel form.
4.
Conclusion connects explicitly and creatively to hook; it restates topic and statement of enumeration with
creativity and skill.
(3.5 3.9%)
1. Topic sentences are clear, relevant and creative.

2.

2.

2. Body paragraphs and conclusion paragraph are introduced with appropriate transitions.

2.

3.

3.

3.

(0-7.4%)

(7.5-8.9%)

(9-10.4%)

(5%)

Accurately applies the

conventions of
(20%)

MLA standards
(10%)

TOTAL:

1.
2.
3.
4.
(0 9.9%)

1.
2.
3.
4.
(10 11.9%)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(0 4.9%)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(5-5.9%)

/100

1.
2.
3.
4.
(12-13.9%)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(6 6.9%)

3. Writing is sophisticated, reflecting the style of a committed reader. Style and vocabulary consistently academic in
tone, concisely communicating ideas.
(10.5-11.9%)
Demonstrates standard Canadian:
1. Spelling
2. Grammar
3. Punctuation
4. Capitalization
(14-15.9%)
1. First page includes correct information and in correct format.
2. Two-part title is creative and specific.
3. Pagination upper right hand corner one each page includes surname.
4. If in-text citations are used, they are in proper format.
5. Works Cited page is included if required, for each text referred to, and in proper format.
6. Work is double-spaced, using 12-pt Times New Roman or Cambria font
7. Margins are one-inch.
(7-7.9%)

(4-5%)
1.

3.
(12 15%)
1.
2.
3.
4.
(16 20%)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(8-10%)