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How-to Essay 
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.
Rubric Code: Y4986W
By Kstoudt
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Organization

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The introduction contains a clearly stated topic sentence (in a paragraph); the body fully and clearly explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion effectively ends the writing with the last step and encourages the reader to try.
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The introduction contains a topic sentence (in a paragraph); the body explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion presents the last step or another logical ending.
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The introduction contains a topic sentence (in a paragraph), 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.
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The introduction lacks a topic sentence (in a paragraph); the body does not break the process into steps; the conclusion is missing or repetitive.
Elements of How-to Writing

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The overall purpose is clear; the steps are presented in the order in which they are performed; transitional words and phrases that show order are used effectively. Word choice is consistently precise.
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The purpose is generally clear; most steps are presented in the order in which they are performed; transitional words and phrases that show order are used. Most word choices are precise.
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The purpose is unclear; steps may be presented out of order; the writing lacks transitional words and phrases that show order. Most word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.
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No purpose is apparent. Word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.
Conventions

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling
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There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
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There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
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Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the process.
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Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding of the process.
Using Trasitions

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The writer consistently uses transitions, including time transitions that clarify the order of events.
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The writer generally uses transitions effectively, but the order of events is slightly confusing.
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The essay is not logically organized, and some vital information has been left out.
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The essay shows no signs of organization and lacks vital information.
Grapic Organizers

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Graphic organizer or outline has been completed and shows clear, logical, relationships between all topics and subtopics.
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Graphic organizer or outline has been completed and shows clear, logical, relationships between most topics and subtopics.
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Graphic organizer or outline has been started and includes some topics and subtopics.
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Graphic organizer or outline has not been attempted.




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