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Giving Written Instructions Giving Written Instructions The purpose is to tell your reader how to do or make something. This rubric scores the written instructions, and may be used with a rubric on presenting those instructions. Rubric Code: PXCW298 By cbedal Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Written Instructions
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Organization Your instructions should correctly explain how to do something interesting.	1 The written instructions are not well planned out and organized.	2 The written instructions are somewhat planned out and somewhat organized.	3 The written instructions are planned out and organized.	4 The written instructions are well planned out and organized.
Introduction of Topic Explain what your instructions are about.	1 The author did not attempt an introduction or title.	2 The author has attempted an introduction, but is a bit confusing.	3 The author attempted a strong introduction, but did not use details.	4 The author has a strong introduction AND title that informs the reader what the rest of the piece is about. (The Topic)
Order Words EXAMPLES: first, next, then, last, now, after, before.	1 The author did not use time order words throughout their instructions.	2 The author used one time order word throughout their instructions.	3 The author used a couple of time order words throughout their instructions.	4 The author used time order words frequently throughout their instructions.
Use of Details / Word Choice Details: Tips/ Suggestions [] Word Choice : EXAMPLE: The author says "Spread the jelly." instead of "Put the jelly."	1 No details are used in the instructions.	2 The author used minimal detail throughout their instructions.	3 The author used some details throughout their instructions.	4 The author used many details throughout their instructions.
Conclusion	1 The author did not use a conclusion.	2 The author attempted a conclusion, but did not try to retold their topic. The author did not explain how the steps come together.	3 The author somewhat explained how the steps come together to finish the instructions. The author used a conclusion, author tried to retell their topic.	4 The author clearly explained how the steps come together to finish the instructions. The author retold their topic in the conclusion.
Grammar and Spelling	1 7 or more spelling mistakes have been made.	2 5-6 spelling or grammar mistakes have been made.	3 3-4 spelling or grammar mistakes have been made.	4 Few spelling or grammar mistakes have been made. Almost no mistakes.