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Expository "How-To" How To Paragraph A How-To Piece is a written, step-by-step explanation of a process. Rubric Code: W64B2A By roether Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

How To Paragraph
	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Introduction	Needs Improvement The introduction does not clearly state the topic, the materials needed are not listed, and most of the steps are included in this paragraph.	Fair The introduction does not clearly state what the topic is and most of the materials needed are not listed. Many of the steps are included in this paragraph.	Good The introduction clearly states the topic and some of the materials that are needed are listed. There are 1-2 steps listed in this paragraph.	Excellent The introduction clearly states the topic and the materials that are needed. No steps are included in this paragraph.
Description of Process	Needs Improvement The steps are not clear and not in the order in which they are performed. Many steps are not described.	Fair Most of the steps are listed but they are not clear to the reader. Many steps are out of order.	Good The writer left out some of the important steps. Some steps could have been more clear. Not all steps were presented in the order in which they are performed.	Excellent The writer did an excellent job telling the reader how to do something. The steps are clear and specific. The steps are presented in the order in which they are performed.
Presentation	Needs Improvement Student did not do a presentation.	Fair Presentation was not done on time and/or most steps were left out making the process hard to understand.	Good Presentation was not done on time and/or some of the important steps were left out.	Excellent Presentation was on time and clearly explained all steps. Student was prepared with all necessary materials.
Conclusion Paragraph	Needs Improvement The conclustion is missing.	Fair The conclusion does not effectively end the writing. The piece of writing just ends with no restatement of topic.	Good The conclusion effectively ends the writing but does not restate the topic in a new way.	Excellent The conclusion effectively ends the writing by restating the topic in a way different than the introduction.
Conventions	Needs Improvement Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.	Fair There are many errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling in each paragraph.	Good There are a few errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling in each paragraph.	Excellent There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.