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Informative Essay
Informative Essay
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2c Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.
Rubric Code:
BX23565
By
addDcimino
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Informational Writing
Exceeds
10 pts
Meets
8 pts
In progress
6 pts
Does not meet
4 pts
Ideas
Exceeds
I have written clearly on the topic, it includes facts about the topic. I have strong facts that are completely developed. I have taught the reader something new.
Meets
My writing shows that I have an understanding of the topic, but some facts are not developed.
I have a few details, but they are not fully developed. I need more to teach the reader more about my topic.
In progress
My writing shows that I have some understanding of the topic, but did not include facts. I did not elaborate to teach the reader about my topic.
Does not meet
My writing doesn't show that I understand the topic, because I didn't give any meaningful facts. I did not teach the reader.
Organization
Exceeds
I have a clear topic sentence, with supporting details, and a closing sentence for each paragraph. I elaborated on the topic. I have a beginning, middle, and ending.
Meets
My writing is organized with a topic sentence, but has little supporting details. I have a beginning, middle, and ending.
In progress
My writing shows that I tried to organize my ideas, but it's missing one of the elements -
*topic sentence, *supporting details, or
*conclusion. Missing the beginning, middle, and/or ending.
Does not meet
My writing isn't organized in a meaningful way to teach the reader new information. Missing the beginning, middle, and/or ending.
Style
Exceeds
The writing is in my own words. I have used strong vocabulary to keep the reader engaged. Language and tone is appropriate for informational writing.
Meets
The writing is in my own words. I used strong vocabulary to keep the reader engaged. Language is appropriate for informational writing.
In progress
The writing is partly in my own words.
Language is basic & flat.
Does not meet
The writing is not in my own words. Language is basic & flat.
Mechanics
Exceeds
There are no errors in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. Includes a title, name, and date.,
Meets
There are1-2 errors in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. Includes 2 of 3 a title, name, and a date.
In progress
There are 3-4l errors in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. Includes 1 of 3 a title, name, and a date.
Does not meet
There are 5 or more mistakes in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. Includes 0 of 3 a title, name, and a date.
Neatnes/Use of Time
Exceeds
Essay is typed in 16 font and I was on task at all times.
Meets
Essay is typed in 16 font and I was on task most of the time.
In progress
Essay is typed in a different size font and I was not on task most of the time.
Does not meet
Essay is typed in a different size font and was not done when due.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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