Criteria:

· Photographs:

· Photos will only be of interesting landmarks in Naperville.

· Photo for expository paragraph will be appropriate.

· Paragraph:

· Detailed, organized paragraph with at least 5 complete sentences.

· Factual information only written in expository format.

· Transitions used throughout writing.

· Word Choice: Vivid verbs and adjectives used

· Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar

· Presentation is neat

 

Rubric:

 

15

Criteria

10

5

1

Appropriate Photo for Expository Paragraph

Great 

choice for photo

 

Inappropriate

choice for photo

Detailed and Organized Paragraph With At Least 5 Sentences

Detailed and organized paragraph that has at least 5 sentences

Detailed and organized paragraph that has

2-4 sentences

Paragraph is missing details and needs

improvement with

organization of

sentences

Factual Information Written

Only facts given

Few Facts given

No facts given

Transitions Used

3-5 transitions used

1-2 transitions used

No transitions used

Word Choice

Excellent choice of adjectives and vivid verbs

A few good adjectives and vivid verbs

Needs more adjectives and vivid verbs

Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar

Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar throughout paragraph

Few mistakes with spelling, punctuation and grammar throughout paragraph

Several mistakes with

spelling, punctuation and grammar throughout paragraph

Neatness

Very neat

 

Needs improvement

Total: ____/ 35

Grade: ________