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How-to Essay 
How-to Essay
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.
Rubric Code: AXC9324
By pdoug2080
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric How-to Essay
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Work

1 pts

Organization

Excellent

The essay has a very clear, strong introduction, 3 or more strong body paragraphs with clearly detailed, organized steps, and a clear, strong, conclusion.
Good

The essay has a clear introduction, 3 body paragraphs with organized steps, and a somewhat clear conclusion.
Fair

The essay has a clear, strong introduction, less than 3 body paragraphs with steps not completely organized, and an unclear conclusion.
Needs Work

The essay does not have a clear introduction. Body paragraphs do not break the process into steps. The conclusion is missing or repetitive.
Elements of How-to Writing

Excellent

The overall purpose is very clear. The steps are presented in the order in which they should be performed. Transitional words and phrases are used very effectively. The writing is tailored to the intended audience.
Good

The overall purpose is generally clear. Most steps are presented in the order in which they should be performed. Some transitional words and phrases that show order are used. The writing is generally focused on the intended audience.
Fair

The purpose is not very clear. Some steps may be presented out of order. Very few transitional words and phrases that show order are used. The writing does not address the intended audience.
Needs Work

There is no apparent purpose present. There are very few or no transitional words and phrases that show order. The writing does not address the intended audience.
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling

Excellent

There are 3 or less errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
Good

There are between 3 and 6 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
Fair

There are between 7 and 10 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
Needs Work

There are more than 10 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
Using Transitions

Excellent

The writer consistently uses transitions, including time transitions that clarify the order of events.
Good

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

The essay is not logically organized, and some important information has been left out.
Needs Work

The essay shows no signs of organization and lacks important information.
Presentation

Excellent

The writer presents their article very clearly, always using complete sentences and words that the audience can understand.
Good

The writer presents their article somewhat clearly, sometimes using complete sentences and words that the audience can understand.
Fair

The writer presents their article fairly clearly, not always using complete sentences, and use some words that the audience can understand.
Needs Work

The writer does not present their article clearly, does not use complete sentences, and uses words that may be confusing to the audience.
Rubric Points/Grade

Excellent

18-20 pts. = 100
Good

15-17 pts. = 93
Fair

12-14 pts. = 85

9-11 pts. = 78
Needs Work

under 9 pts. = 70




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