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Process Essay Assignment Rubric Process Essay Assignment Rubric 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: EXX4782 By clauclair Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

How-to Essay
	Excellent 10 pts	Good 8 pts	Fair 5 pts	Poor 3 pts
Organization 15 points	Excellent The introduction contains a clearly stated thesis sentence; the body explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion effectively ends the writing with the last step, with the author's perspective on the activity, or with a clincher statement.	Good The introduction contains a thesis sentence; 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 thesis sentence , 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.	Poor The introduction lacks a thesis sentence; the body does not break the process into steps; the conclusion is missing or repetitive.
Content 25 points	Excellent 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; the writing is tailored to the audience. Word choice is consistently precise.	Good 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; the writing is generally focused on the audience. Most word choices are precise.	Fair The purpose is unclear; steps may be presented out of order; the writing lacks transitional words and phrases that show order; the writing does not address teh intended audience. Most word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.	Poor No purpose is apparent. The writing does not address the intended audience. Word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.
Grammar 10 points	Excellent There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.	Good There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.	Fair Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the process.	Poor Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding of the process.