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Process Essay 
Process Essay
A Process 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: PX786C2
By MrsEsteban
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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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.
  Excellent - A

25 pts

Very Good - B

20 pts

Good - C

18 pts

Fair - D

15 pts

Poor - F

13 pts

Organization

25 points
Excellent - A

The introduction contains a CLEARLY stated topic sentence (in a paragraph) or clearly stated thesis sentence (in an essay); the body FULLY AND CLEARLY 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.
Very Good - B

The introduction contains a GENERALLY stated topic sentence (in a paragraph) or thesis sentence (in an essay); the body explains MOST of the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion MOSTLY presents the last step or another logical ending.
Good - C

The introduction contains a stated topic sentence (in a paragraph) or thesis sentence (in an essay), 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 SOMEWHAT presents the last step or any other logical reflection on the process.
Fair - D

The introduction contains an IMPLIED topic sentence (in a paragraph) or thesis sentence (in an essay), but the sentence may be unclear, imprecise, or undeveloped; the body RARELY 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 - F

The introduction LACKS a topic sentence (in a paragraph) or thesis sentence (in an essay); the body DOES NOT break the process into steps; the conclusion is MISSING or repetitive.
Elements of How-to Writing

25 points
Excellent - A

The overall purpose is ABSOLUTELY 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.
Very Good - B

The purpose is MOSTLY 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.
Good - C

The purpose is SOMEWHAT 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. Some word choices are precise.
Fair - D

The purpose is IMPLIED; steps may be presented out of order; the writing lacks transitional words and phrases that show order; the writing does not address the intended audience. Few word choices are imprecise, redundant,
Poor - F

NO purpose is apparent. The writing does not address the intended audience. Word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.
Conventions

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling

25 points
Excellent - A

There are NO errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
Very Good - B

There are 1-2 errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
Good - C

There are 3-4 errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
Fair - D

There are 5-6 errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the process.
Poor - F

Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding of the process.
Using Transitions

25 points
Excellent - A

The writer CONSISTENTLY uses specific transitions, including time transitions that clarify the order of events.
Very Good - B

The writer MOSTLY uses transitions effectively.
Good - C

The writer SOMETIMES uses transitions effectively, but the order of events is slightly confusing.
Fair - D

The writer RARELY uses transitions effectively, but the order of events is slightly confusing.
Poor - F

The essay shows NO SIGNS of organization and lacks vital information.




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