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5 Paragraph Essay 
Longhouse How-to Essay
A Five Paragraph 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. This will be a five paragraph essay: introduction paragraph, three paragraphs for the body, and a concluding paragraph.
Rubric Code: WXAX799
By Hashwe
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric How-to Essay
  Excellent

Advanced

4 pts

Good

Proficient

3 pts

Fair

Basic

2 pts

Poor

Below Basic

1 pts

Organization

Excellent

The introduction contains a clearly stated topic sentence (hook); the body fully and clearly explains the character chosen; the conclusion effectively ends the writing with the last step, with the author's perspective on the activity.
Good

The introduction contains a topic sentence (hook); 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 (hook), but the sentence may be unclear, imprecise, or undeveloped; the body explains little about the character chosen; the conclusion does not present the last step or any other logical reflection on the process.
Poor

The introduction lacks a topic sentence (hook); the body does not break the process into steps; the conclusion is missing or repetitive.
Ideas

Excellent

The overall purpose is clear; supporting details are presented in excellent order; transitional words and phrases that show order are used effectively; the writing is tailored to the audience.
Good

The purpose is generally clear; most supporting details are presented in considerable order in which they are performed; transitional words and phrases that show order are used; the writing is generally focused on the audience.
Fair

The purpose is unclear; supporting details may be presented in some order; the writing lacks transitional words and phrases that show order; the writing does not address the intended audience.
Poor

No purpose is apparent. Supporting details are limited and presented in limited or no order. The writing does not address the intended audience.
Conventions

Excellent

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar.
Good

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, and grammar.
Fair

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

Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar block the audience's understanding of the process.
Word Choice

Excellent

The writer has excellent word choice and uses descriptive words in their writing. There is at least 2 forms of figurative language.
Good

The writer has nice word choice. They could have written with a little more description. The paper has only one form of figurative language.
Fair

The writer has very little different word choices for the paper. The writer used no figurative language.
Poor

The writer does not have acceptable word choice in this paper. The writer used no figurative language.
Spelling

Excellent

There are few or no errors in spelling.
Good

There are some errors in spelling.
Fair

Errors in spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the process.
Poor

Serious and numerous errors in spelling block the audience's understanding of the process.
Timeliness

Excellent

Essay is turned in on time with the longhouse.
Good

Essay is 1-2 days late.
Fair

Essay is more than 3-5 days late.
Poor

Essay is more than 5 days late.
Name

Excellent
Good
Fair

Name is included on essay.
Poor

Name is not included on essay.




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