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Informational Essay 
Informational Essay
Research about a topic using multiple sources.
Rubric Code: GX83X22
By msimoes
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Informational Writing
  Exceeds

10 pts

Meets

8.5 pts

In progress

7 pts

Does not meet

5 pts

Ideas

Exceeds

I have written clearly on the topic, it includes facts and details about the topic. I have included strong examples and facts that are completely developed.
I have taught the reader something new.
Meets

My writing shows that I have an understanding of the topic, but some facts or examples are not developed. I have a few details , but they are not fully developed. I need to teach the reader more about my topic.
In progress

My writing shows that I have some understanding of the topic, but did not include facts or examples to develop my topic.
Details include basic information that most people already know. I did not teach the reader about my topic.
Does not meet

My writing doesn't show that I understand the topic, because I didn't give any meaningful facts or examples. I did not teach the reader.
Organization

Exceeds

I have a clear introduction with an interesting lead.

3 or more paragraphs that support 3 elements of my topic with supporting details and examples.

A conclusion that wraps up the writing.

I have written the most important information first. There are 3 or more paragraphs.
Meets

I have an introduction with a lead.

3 paragraphs that support 2-3 elements of my topic with some details and examples.

A conclusion that mostly wraps up the writing, may have unnecessary information.

I have written the most important information first. There are 3 paragraphs.
In progress

I am missing an introduction, middle paragraph or conclusion.

I have less than 3 paragraphs with 1-2 that support elements of my topic. Few details or examples.

A weak conclusion or weak introduction is given.

Some paragraphs aren't in an order of importance.
Does not meet

I have only 1-3 paragraphs and they have no specific order.

I'm missing an introduction, middle paragraph, or conclusion.

Little to no information is given.
Style

Exceeds

The writing is in my own words, and I have used strong vocabulary to keep the reader engaged. Language and tone is appropriate for informational writing.

I used connecting words consistently throughout.
Meets

The writing is mostly in my own words. I used some strong vocabulary to keep the reader engaged. Language and tone is appropriate for informational writing.

I used some connecting words.
In progress

The writing is partly in my own words, but parts of it have been copied from other sources. Language or tone is basic & flat.

I used few or no connecting words.
Does not meet

The writing is not in my own words. It has been copied from other sources.
Language and tone is basic & flat.

I used no connecting words.
Mechanics

Exceeds

There are no errors in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. Subject and verb tense is correct. Typing is neat and properly structured.
Meets

There are a few errors in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. The errors do not make my paper hard to read.Some mistakes in subject and verb agreement.
Typing is readable.
In progress

There are several errors in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. The errors make my paper hard to read. Several mistakes in subject and verb agreement. Typing is hard to read.
Does not meet

There are many mistakes in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. My paper isn't typed.




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