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Informational Essay: Cause & Effect Essay 
Informational Essay: Cause & Effect Essay
Informational Essay: Cause & Effect essay
Rubric Code: HX59238
By dkline72
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  4

Above standards

4 pts

3

Meeting standards

3 pts

2

Approaching standards

2 pts

1

Below standards

1 pts

Introduction

4

The introduction has a Specific Topic Sentence.
It is creative and attracts the reader's interest.

The introduction contains a controlling idea.
3

The introduction has a Specific Topic Sentence.
Introduction creates some interest and is somewhat engaging.
The introduction doesn't have a clear controlling idea.
2

The introduction has a Specific Topic Sentence.
Introduction makes general statements but does not grab attention.
It does not include a controlling idea.
1

The introduction attempts a Specific Topic Sentence.
Introduction is off-topic or limited in content.

No sign of a controlling idea.
Body Paragraphs

4

The body paragraphs give details through facts, quotations and other support. Topic is thoroughly explained.

There are no grammatical mistakes.
3

The body gives a few details and support about the topic. The cause-effect is explained.

There are few grammatical errors.
2

The body has few details about the cause-effect relationship. Needs more support.
There are several grammatical errors.
1

The body paragraphs are difficult to follow. The cause-effect relationship is difficult to recognize.
Hard to read due to grammar.
Conclusion

4
3
2

The information provided in conclusion is very limited.
Conclusion is very short and does not make an impact.
1

There is no clear conclusion.
The essay just ends after a body paragraph.
Style

4

Writing voice is engaging and appropriate for the audience.
Follow-Up Detail Sentences relate to the Lead-Off Detail Sentences.
The word choice is specific to chosen topic.
3

Writing voice is engaging and usually appropriate for the audience.
Follow-Up Detail Sentences mostly relate to the Lead-Off Detail Sentences.
The word choice is mostly specific to the chosen topic.
2

Writing voice is not engaging for the audience.
Follow-Up Detail Sentences sometimes relate to the Lead-Off Detail Sentences.
The word choice is not specific to the topic.
1

Writing voice is not engaging for the audience.
Follow-Up Detail Sentences do not relate to the Lead-Off Detail Sentences.
The word choice is not specific to the topic.
Mechanics

4

Little to no errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar or capitalization.
3

Minimal errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.
2

Many distracting errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.
1

Major errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.



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