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Informational Essay Rubric K-8 Informational Essay Rubric This rubric assesses student mastery of writing an introductory paragraph, supporting paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph using correct conventions. Rubric Code: T9757W By Bmiciotta Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

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	Exceeds Standard 4 pts	Meets Standard 3 pts	Below Standard 2 pts	Far Below Standard 1 pts
Introduction & Concluding Paragraph	Exceeds Standard Introduction is well developed. It states the main idea and the topic of the essay is clear. Concluding paragraph focuses the reader's attention back on the topic and ties the paragraph together.	Meets Standard Introduction is starting to develop, it states the main idea but the topics of the essay may be unclear. The concluding paragraph summarizes the topic, but fails to give the reader a sense of finality.	Below Standard Introduction is not developed, does not state the main idea. Concluding paragraph has no end to the topic.	Far Below Standard There is no introduction, and there is no ending to the paper. Topic is not identified clearly.
Supporting Paragraphs	Exceeds Standard Paragraphs begin with a topic sentence, have details and facts that support the main idea, and end with a concluding sentence that ties the paragraph up.	Meets Standard Some paragraphs have an underdeveloped topic sentences.The details and facts show some evidence of supporting the topic. Concluding sentence may not complete the paragraph.	Below Standard Paragraphs have no apparent topic, lack supporting evidence, and do not end with concluding sentences.	Far Below Standard There are random sentences that are seemingly unconnected and do not support the topic.
Conventions	Exceeds Standard Sentences are capitalized and have correct punctuation. Proper nouns are capitalized, commas are used correctly, and grammar is appropriate for the grade level.	Meets Standard Most sentences begin with capital letters and end with correct punctuation. Grammar is appropriate for the grade level.	Below Standard Sentences do not start with capital letters, there is no clear beginning or end to sentences, and very little punctuation is demonstrated properly. Grammar is not appropriate for the grade level.	Far Below Standard Essay resembles one giant paragraph or sentence with no punctuation, capital letters, or grammatical accuracy.