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How-to Project on Solar/Wind Energy How-to Project on Solar/Wind Energy A How-to Essay is a written, step-by-step explanation of a process. use the process of making light bulb reindeer to write a how-to essay that will help readers perform the process, even if it's something they've never done before. Rubric Code: U56B54 By nzblitz Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

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.
	Above 4 pts	At 3 pts	Below 2 pts
Organization	Above The introduction contains a clearly stated topic sentence (in a paragraph) or clearly stated thesis sentence (in an essay); the body fully and clearly explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion effectively ends the writing with the last step. The complete material list for the project is included.	At The introduction contains a topic sentence (in a paragraph) or thesis sentence (in an essay); the body explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion presents the last step or another logical ending. Complete material list is included with the essay with 1-2 items missinng	Below The introduction contains a topic sentence (in a paragraph) or thesis sentence (in an essay), 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. The material list is included with the paper with 3 or more materials missing.
Elements of Explanation writng	Above The overall purpose is clear; the steps are presented in the order in which they are occur Word choice is consistently precise.	At The purpose is generally clear; most steps are presented in the order in which they occur; Most word choices are precise.	Below The purpose is unclear; steps may be presented out of order; Most word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.
Surface Features Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling	Above There are no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.	At There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.	Below Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the process.
Content Accuracy	Above At least 7 accurate facts are displayed in this project.	At 5-6 accurate facts are displayed in this project.	Below 3-4 accurate facts are displayed in this project.