EA 2.
1: Write an Expository Essay
Assignment:​​ Your assignment is to write an explanatory essay that explains the role of advertising in the lives of youth. For your essay, you may the articles in
this unit as a source and at least one additional informational text that you have researched.
Scoring Exemplary
Criteria
The Topic The topic is clear and has a
W.7.2a focused idea present throughout
the essay.
Introduction Leads with an engaging
W.7.2a, e introduction that hooks the
reader, provides a bridge and
presents a thesis statement which
includes three main points.
Body Body paragraphs directly aligns to
W.7.2b, e the thesis.
Each body paragraph begins with
a topic sentence that includes one
of the three main points of the
thesis.
Conclusion Summarizes the topic and
W.7.2f, e connects the three main ideas.
Provides a conclusion where the
author offers thoughtful, personal
reflection on the results of their
research.
Transitions Uses meaningful transitions
W.7.2c throughout the essay to create
cohesion and clarify relationships.
Proficient
The topic is stated and present
throughout the essay.
Leads with an introduction that
hooks the reader and presents
a thesis statement which
includes three main points.
Each body paragraph begins
with a topic sentence that
includes one of the three main
points of the thesis.
Summarizes main ideas and
ends with a closing statement.
Provides minimal reflection on
the results of their research.
Uses appropriate transitions
throughout the essay.
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Emerging
The topic is stated but not
present throughout the essay.
Begins essay with a claim
OR
reasons
BUT NOT both.
There is no hook in the first
paragraph.
The three body paragraphs are
vaguely related to the thesis.
Ends with a closing statement.
Uses transitions within essay.
Incomplete
The topic is unclear and
unfocused.
Begins essay without a thesis
statement in the first
paragraph.
There is no connection
between the body paragraphs
and the thesis.
There is no concluding
paragraph.
Transitions are not used.
 Scoring Exemplary
Criteria
Use of Uses precise diction deliberately
Language chosen to inform or explain the
W.7.2d topic.
Demonstrates command of the
conventions of standard English.
The Evidence Each body paragraph includes 3
W.7.2b, e specific and relevant details from a
source to support and enhance
understanding of the main point of
the paragraph. All evidence must
be supported by student
commentary.
Skillfully combines 2 or more
sources per body paragraph. One of
these sources is from research
outside of Springboard.
Citing All sources are properly cited
W.7.8 within body paragraphs.
Celebrations!
(+)
You were amazing. Pat yourself on
the back, champ!
Improvements!
(▵▵)
You were amazing. However, how
can you improve?
Proficient
Uses appropriate diction to
inform or explain.
Demonstrates general command
of conventions; minor errors do
not interfere with meaning
Each body paragraph includes 2
specific and relevant details
from a source to support
understanding of the main point
of the paragraph. All evidence
must be supported by student
commentary.
Uses at least one source per
body paragraph.
Most sources were cited within
body paragraphs.
Emerging
Uses informal diction that is not Uses informal diction that is
appropriate to inform or
explain.
Demonstrates limited
command of conventions;
errors interfere with meaning.
Each body paragraph includes
1 specific and relevant detail to
support understanding of the
main point of the paragraph.
Uses at least one source per
body paragraph.
Attempted to cite sources
within body paragraphs but did
so incorrectly.
Incomplete
inappropriate for the purpose.
Demonstrates limited
command of conventions;
errors interfere with meaning.
Contains no relevant evidence
within body paragraphs.
May or may not have at least
one source provided per body
paragraph.
Sources are not cited.
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