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Informational Process Essay Informational Process Analysis Essay Write a 500 word essay describing how something works in a systematic fashion. Topic examples may include: How to change oil in a vehicle, how to weld/create a metal object, how to prepare a culinary dish, how to create a digital project. Rubric Code: GX7454W By mswanhhs Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

How-to Essay A How-to Essay is a written, step-by-step explanation of a process. Choose a process that you enjoy and write a how-to essay that will help readers perform the process, even if it's something they've never done before.
	Excellent 20 pts	Good 15 pts	Fair 10 pts	Poor 5 pts
Organization	Excellent The introduction contains a clearly stated thesis sentence; the body fully and clearly explains the steps involved in doing or making something. Conclusion helps the readers see why this information would be useful. The conclusion pushes beyond the boundaries of the prompt and considers broader issues, makes new connections, or elaborates on the significance of your findings.	Good The introduction contains a thesis sentence; the body explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion presents a logical ending.	Fair The introduction contains a thesis sentence, but the sentence may be unclear, imprecise, or undeveloped; the body explains only some of the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion does not present a logical reflection on the process.	Poor The introduction lacks a thesis sentence; the body does not break the process into steps; the conclusion is missing or repetitive.
Elements of How-to Writing	Excellent The overall purpose is clear; the steps are presented in the order in which they are performed; transitional words and phrases that show order are used effectively; the writing is tailored to the audience. Word choice is consistently precise.	Good The purpose is generally clear; most steps are presented in the order in which they are performed; transitional words and phrases that show order are used; the writing is generally focused on the audience. Most word choices are precise.	Fair The purpose is unclear; steps may be presented out of order; the writing lacks transitional words and phrases that show order; the writing does not address the intended audience. Most word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.	Poor No purpose is apparent. The writing does not address the intended audience. Word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.
Conventions Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling	Excellent There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. The same pronoun is used throughout the essay.	Good There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling. The same pronoun is mostly used throughout the essay.	Fair Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the essay.Different pronouns are used.	Poor Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding of the process. Numerous pronouns do not agree with their antecedents.
Props/Visuals	Excellent Props/visuals directly relate to the information process essay.	Good Props/visuals somewhat relate to the information process essay.	Fair Small parts of the visuals are pertinent.	Poor There are little to no pertinent visuals/props.
Presentation Teach the process	Excellent The presenter delivered the presentation with eye contact with the class, highlighting the main points of the process without reading the essay.	Good The presenter delivered the presentation with little eye contact with the crowd, and highlighting some points of the process. The presenter teaches the process more than they read from the essay.	Fair The presenter makes no eye contact and reads the essay rather than teaches	Poor The presenter reads the essay and does refer to the visuals.

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Informational Process (directional)

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