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How-To Instructions 
How-To 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: EX24B7A
By colewixo1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Expert

30 pts

Practitioner

20 pts

Apprentice

10 pts

Novice

0 pts

Organization

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

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

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

The written instructions are somewhat planned out and somewhat organized, the author somewhat followed their plan.
Novice

The written instructions are not well planned out and organized, the author did not follow their plan.
Order Words

EXAMPLES: first, next, then, last, now, after, before.
Expert

The author has a sequence of steps that is extremely well laid out and it is clear where each step begins and ends. They also used many time order words frequently throughout their instructions.
Practitioner

The author has a sequence of steps that is well laid out and it is mostly clear where each step begins and ends. They also used time order words throughout their instructions.
Apprentice

The author's steps are sometimes unclear and steps may fuse together. They used very few time order word throughout their instructions.
Novice

The author did not use time order words throughout their instructions. Their steps are unacceptable, and could not be followed by others.
Use of Details / Word Choice

Details: Tips/ Suggestions [] Word Choice : EXAMPLE: The author says "Glue and brad nail the pieces." instead of "Put the pieces together."
Expert

The author used many details throughout their instructions.
Practitioner

The author used some details throughout their instructions.
Apprentice

The author used minimal detail throughout their instructions.
Novice

No details are used in the instructions.
Illustrations

Your illustrations help to guide the reader.
Expert

The author has detailed illustrations that clearly support the instructions.
Practitioner

The author has illustrations that support at times the instructions.
Apprentice

The author attempted to use illustrations, but did not use details.
Novice

The author did not attempt to use illustrations.
Grammar and Spelling

Expert

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

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

5-6 spelling or grammar mistakes have been made.
Novice

7 or more spelling mistakes have been made.



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

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