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    This document provides guidance for writing an expository essay comparing tap water and bottled water. It includes a prompt asking students to write a multi-paragraph essay addressing the topic, presenting a thesis statement, claims, and evidence from class discussions and research. An accompanying rubric evaluates essays on their understanding of course materials, quality of thought, organization and development, language use, and grammar. The rubric assesses proficiency in these areas on a scale from advanced to below basic.

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    This document provides guidance for writing an expository essay comparing tap water and bottled water. It includes a prompt asking students to write a multi-paragraph essay addressing the topic, presenting a thesis statement, claims, and evidence from class discussions and research. An accompanying rubric evaluates essays on their understanding of course materials, quality of thought, organization and development, language use, and grammar. The rubric assesses proficiency in these areas on a scale from advanced to below basic.

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    This document provides guidance for writing an expository essay comparing tap water and bottled water. It includes a prompt asking students to write a multi-paragraph essay addressing the topic, presenting a thesis statement, claims, and evidence from class discussions and research. An accompanying rubric evaluates essays on their understanding of course materials, quality of thought, organization and development, language use, and grammar. The rubric assesses proficiency in these areas on a scale from advanced to below basic.

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    Expository essay

    Tap vs. Bottled water Group members names_____________________________________


    Directions: Carefully consider both the prompt and the Rubric. Be sure to plan and write a multiple
    paragraph essay that both fully addresses the prompt and meets the criteria set out in the rubric. Your
    essay should have the following: a thesis statement, claims, and evidence both from the class activity
    and discussions plus group research.
    .

    Expository Writing Rubric

    Understanding
    and use of the
    assigned
    materials

    Demonstrates a
    thorough critical
    understanding of the,
    activities and/or
    discussions in
    developing an
    insightful response.

    Proficient
    Addresses the topic,
    but may but may
    respond to some
    aspects of the task
    more effectively than
    others..
    Demonstrates an
    accurate
    understanding of the
    activities and/or
    discussions in
    developing a sensible
    response.

    Quality and
    clarity of
    thought

    Explores a complex
    idea thoughtfully and
    in depth.

    Shows some depth


    and complexity of
    thought.

    Organization,
    development,
    and support

    Is coherently
    organized and
    developed, with
    thoughtful reasons
    and well-chosen
    examples.

    Is adequately
    organized and
    developed with clear
    reasons and
    examples.

    Syntax and
    command of
    language

    Has an effective,
    fluent style marked
    by syntactic variety
    and a clear command
    of language.

    Demonstrates
    adequate use of
    syntax and language.

    Has limited control of


    syntax and vocabulary.

    Has inadequate control


    of syntax and
    vocabulary.

    Grammar,
    usage, and
    mechanics

    Is generally free from


    errors in grammar,
    usage, and
    mechanics.

    May have some


    errors, but generally
    demonstrates control
    of grammar, usage,
    and mechanics.

    Has an accumulation of
    errors in grammar,
    usage, and mechanics
    that sometimes interfere
    with meaning.

    Is marred by numerous
    errors in grammar,
    usage, and mechanics
    that frequently interfere
    with meaning.

    Response to
    the prompt

    Advanced
    Addresses the topic
    clearly and responds
    effectively to all
    aspects of the task.

    Basic
    Distorts or neglects
    aspects of the task.

    Below Basic
    Indicates confusion
    about the topic or
    neglects important
    aspects of the task.

    Demonstrates some
    understanding of the
    activities and/or
    discussions, but may
    misconstrue parts of it
    or make limited use of
    it in developing a weak
    response.
    May treat the idea
    simplistically, may lack
    focus or demonstrate
    confused or simplistic
    thinking.
    Is poorly organized and
    developed, presenting
    generalizations without
    adequate support, or
    details without
    generalizations.

    Demonstrates very poor


    understanding of the
    main points covered in
    class activities and/or
    discussions, does not
    use any appropriately in
    developing a response,
    or may not use any at
    all.
    Lacks focus and
    coherence, and may fail
    to communicate the
    idea.
    Has very weak
    organization and
    development, providing
    simplistic
    generalizations without
    support.

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