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Informative Essay 
Informative Essay
Students created an essay that informs the reader about a topic that the author has researched in a topic related generally to the science experiment being prepared for the science fair. Students will present their papers for grading and judging at the science fair.
Rubric Code: LAXW54
By mkreps
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Informative Essay
  Poor

10 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Evidence of Teaching

mini-lessons:
*introduction paragraph
*conclusion paragraph
*sort ideas into categories which became paragraphs
Poor

Essay does not reflect any of the proper elements given as requirements for a properly written paragraph as well as organization of an essay paper.
Fair

Essay reflects one of the proper elements given as requirements for a properly written paragraph as well as organization of an essay paper.
Good

Essay reflects one - two of the proper elements given as requirements for a properly written paragraph as well as organization of an essay paper.
Excellent

Essay reflects three or more of the proper elements given as requirements for a properly written paragraph as well as organization of an essay paper.
Content

Essay:
*states a topic
*supports the topic with details
*clearly informs about a topic
*no narrative traits
Poor

Work is not clearly written, often disjointed and fails to hold the reader's attention.
Fair

Work is some-what well written, may contain facts that do not support the essay topic. Essay may be difficult to understand. The does not have enough information to support or prove ideas.
Good

Work is well written, is easy to understand, remains focused on the overall topic. The topic is given adequate coverage, with details to support ideas.
Excellent

Work is clearly written, in a concise manner, is easy to understand and is engaging for the reader. The topic is thoroughly covered and explained.
Language Conventions

Use of:
*paragraphs
*punctuation
*grammar
*capitalization
*spelling
Poor

Essay does not use the conventions of language in the correct manner. The errors make the piece difficult to understand.
Fair

Essay uses some conventions of language in the correct manner, throughout the essay. There are some mistakes and they may interfere with understanding the essay.
Good

Essay uses most conventions of language in the correct manner, throughout the essay. There may be a few mistakes that do not interfere with understanding the work.
Excellent

Essay uses all conventions of language in the correct manner, consistently throughout the essay. There are no mistakes.
Timeliness

Essay submitted on due date.
Poor

Essay submitted more than 4 days late.
Fair

Essay submitted 2-3 days late.
Good

Essay submitted 1 day late or student absent on due date.
Excellent

Essay submitted on due date.



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  • narrative, essay, process


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