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iRubric: Informational Essay Common Core 5th Grade rubric

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Informational Essay Common Core 5th Grade Informational Essay Common Core 5th Grade Common Core aligned informational essay rubric Rubric Code: KXA84W2 By pachecoc Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Constellation Essays
	Proficient Student meets all criteria in each box to be Proficient in that standard. 6 pts	Comments (N/A)
Introduction Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.	Proficient There's a clear thesis. There's a hook or lead to get the reader interested.	Comments
Organization Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.	Proficient There are at least 5 total paragraphs (including an introduction and conclusion) Each paragraph has supporting sentences that go with the topic sentence or opening sentence. Each paragraph gives specific details or examples to explain their topic. Student revised work from 1st draft and showed willingness and improvement in essay.	Comments
Transitions Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).	Proficient Transition words were used throughout the essay. Each paragraph related to the thesis.	Comments
Vocabulary Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.	Proficient Specific vocabulary was used that went with the topic. The vocabulary was explained and used in the writer's own words.	Comments
Conclusion Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.	Proficient The essay has a completed conclusion of 2-3 sentences. The conclusion summed up what was mentioned throughout the essay.	Comments
Conventions Spelling, grammar, capitalization, punctuation.	Proficient All sentences begin with a capital. Proper nouns and titles are capitalized. Quotations are used correctly when quoting from another source or when using dialogue. All sentences have the correct ending punctuation.	Comments