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How-to Essay 
How-to Essay
Rubric Code: M7X55X
By jschae1171
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric How-to Essay
  Excellent

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Poor

5 pts

Organization

Excellent

The introduction contains a clearly stated topic sentence (in a paragraph); the body fully and clearly explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion effectively ends the writing with the last step and encourages the reader to try.
Good

The introduction contains a topic sentence (in a paragraph); the body explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion presents the last step or another logical ending.
Fair

The introduction contains a topic sentence (in a paragraph), 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 the last step or any other logical reflection on the process.
Poor

The introduction lacks a topic sentence (in a paragraph); 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, Word choice is consistently precise.
Good

The purpose is generally clear; most steps are presented in the order in which they are performed. Most word choices are precise.
Fair

The purpose is unclear; steps may be presented out of order. Most word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.
Poor

No purpose is apparent. 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.
Good

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
Fair

Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the process.
Poor

Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding of the process.
Using Trasitions

Excellent

The writer consistently uses transitions, including time transitions that clarify the order of events.
Good

The writer generally uses transitions effectively, but the order of events is slightly confusing.
Fair

The essay is not logically organized, and some vital information has been left out.
Poor

The essay shows no signs of organization and lacks vital information.
Grapic Organizers

Excellent

Graphic organizer or outline has been completed and shows clear, logical, relationships between all topics and subtopics.
Good

Graphic organizer or outline has been completed and shows clear, logical, relationships between most topics and subtopics.
Fair

Graphic organizer or outline has been started and includes some topics and subtopics.
Poor

Graphic organizer or outline has not been attempted.




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