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Informative Essay 
Informative Essay
Informational writing includes non-fiction writing that describes, explains, informs, or summarizes ideas and content. The writing supports a statement based on research, observation, and/or experience. This writing piece is based on researching an animal of their choice and presenting their information in a lapbook.
Rubric Code: U245A59
By kmoser
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Purpose of Essay
  Not Yet

1 pts

Achieving

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Excelling

4 pts

Purpose

Essay has a clear,focused purpose.The main impression/trait is clear.The Tone/Mood of the essay is clear.
Not Yet

Writing does not contain background information, it fails to answer and support the topic/main idea.
Achieving

Writing attempts to provide background information that partially answers and supports the topic/main idea.
Proficient

Writing contains background information that mostly answers and supports the topic/main idea.
Excelling

Writing contains background information that completely answers and supports the topic/main idea.
Supporting Details/Evidence

Writer follows prompts and includes evidence to support topic/main idea.
Not Yet

Writing does not include evidence to support the topic/main idea. Does not use sensory or concrete words/details that support the topic/main idea.
Achieving

Writing includes minimal evidence that partially supports the topic/main idea. Uses minimal sensory or concrete words/details that support the topic/main idea.
Proficient

Writing includes evidence that mostly supports the topic/main idea with several details,facts,or examples. Uses some sensory/concrete words and details that support the topic/main idea.
Excelling

Writing includes evidence that completely supports the topic/main idea with many details, facts, or examples. Uses many sensory/concrete words and details that support the topic/main idea.
Ideas

Main idea, clear and concise
Not Yet

Writing does not communicate information and ideas accurately. Focus is missing.
Achieving

Writing partially communicates information and ideas accurately. Focus is somewhat present.
Proficient

Writing mostly communicates information and ideas accurately and is easy to understand. Focus is on supporting details.
Excelling

Writing completely communicates information accurately. Focus is on supporting details, which connects back to the topic sentences. The writing goes beyond and makes connections.
Organization

The internal structure is clear and logical. Solid introduction and conclusion.
Not Yet

Organization is unclear. The beginning is weak. Details are missing. Supporting details are missing. There is not a concluding sentence.
Achieving

Organization somewhat clear. The topic sentence is weak and does not give clues about what is coming. Details to not add more to the topic. Supporting details are in the incorrect place. The concluding sentence is weak or missing.
Proficient

Organization is clear. The topic sentence is strong and gives clues about what is coming. Most details add more to the topic. Supporting details are in the correct place. There is a decent concluding sentence.
Excelling

Organization is clear and compelling. The topic sentence grabs the readers attention and gives clues about what is coming. Every detail adds more to the topic. Supporting details are in the correct place. There is a strong concluding sentence.
Word Choice

Precision, effectiveness, and imagery
Not Yet

Limited range of vocabulary. Some vocabulary missed.
Achieving

Common words chosen. Monotonous often repetitious.
Proficient

Language is functional and appropriate. Descriptions may be overdone at times. Words may be correct but mundane.
Excelling

Precise, carefully chosen. Strong, fresh, vivid images. Descriptive, broad range of words. Word choices energize reader.
Sentence Fluency

Rhythm, flow and variety
Not Yet

Difficult to follow or read aloud. Disjointed, confusing, rambling.
Achieving

Somewhat awkward constructions. Common simple pattern used. Several sentences begin the same way.
Proficient

Good degree of craftsmanship. Good variety in length and structure. Generally in control.
Excelling

High degree of craftsmanship. Effective variation in sentence patterns. Easy flow and rhythm.



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