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Giving Written Instructions 
Giving Written Instructions
The purpose is to tell your reader how to do or make something. This rubric scores the written instructions, and may be used with a rubric on presenting those instructions.
Rubric Code: AX92434
By tfairbairn
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Written Instructions
  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Needs Improvements or Incomplete

1 pts

Organization

Your instructions should correctly explain how to do something interesting.
Advanced

The written instructions are well planned out and organized, the author followed their plan carefully.
Proficient

The written instructions are planned out and organized, the author generally followed their plan.
Developing

The written instructions are somewhat planned out and somewhat organized, the author somehow followed their plan.
Needs Improvements or Incomplete

The written instructions are not well planned out and organized, the author did not follow their plan.
Introduction of Topic

Explain what your instructions are about.
Advanced

The author has a strong introduction AND title that informs the reader what the rest of the piece is about. (The Topic)
Proficient

The author attempted a strong introduction, but did not use details.
Developing

The author has attempted an introduction, but is a bit confusing.
Needs Improvements or Incomplete

The author did not attempt an introduction or title.
Time Order Words & Action Verbs

EXAMPLES: first, next, then, last, now, after, before; place, choose, select
Advanced

The author used time order words and action verbs frequently throughout his/her instructions.
Proficient

The author used a couple of time order words and action verbs throughout his/her instructions.
Developing

The author used one time order wording and action verb throughout his/her instructions.
Needs Improvements or Incomplete

The author did not use time order words or action verbs throughout his/her instructions.
Tools/Equipment/Supplies & Cautions

You should list what is needed as well as any warnings.
Advanced

The author listed both parts and explained both thoroughly.
Proficient

The author listed both parts but only used some details.
Developing

The author listed one part but doesn't have much detail.
Needs Improvements or Incomplete

The author didn't list either.
Conclusion

One to two sentence wrap up.
Advanced

The author clearly explained how the steps come together to finish the instructions.
Proficient

The author somewhat explained how the steps come together to finish the instructions.
Developing

The author attempted a conclusion, but didn't wrap up the activity.
Needs Improvements or Incomplete

The author did not use a conclusion.
Grammar and Spelling

Advanced

Few spelling or grammar mistakes have been made. Almost no mistakes.
Proficient

3-4 spelling or grammar mistakes have been made.
Developing

5-6 spelling or grammar mistakes have been made.
Needs Improvements or Incomplete

7 or more spelling mistakes have been made.
Illustrations

Advanced

Illustrations are neat and would clearly aid the reader in following ALL of the steps.
Proficient

Illustrations are neat but would provide limited assistance to the reader following the steps.
Developing

Illustrations are sloppy and would not aid the reader in following the instructions.
Needs Improvements or Incomplete

No illustrations.



Keywords:
  • ESL High School Students Instructional Text ; Recipe ;Writing Written Instructions

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