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iRubric: Informational/Explanatory Essay rubric

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Informational/Explanatory Essay Informational/Explanatory Essay Informational Essay Rubric Code: H2W7BW8 By TeacherPenny1 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Content
	Below Basic 1 1 pts	Basic 2 2 pts	Proficient 3 3 pts	ADVANCED 4 4 pts	Score (N/A)
Introduction	Below Basic 1 Introduction does not include a hook and/or thesis statement.	Basic 2 Introduction has a hook and unclear thesis statement.	Proficient 3 Introduction has a hook and somewhat clear thesis sentence.	ADVANCED 4 Introduction includes an attention-grabbing hook and a clear thesis sentence.	Score
Main Ideas	Below Basic 1 Includes only one main idea paragraph. With no sources listed.	Basic 2 Includes two main idea paragraphs. With few sources listed. Did not explain.	Proficient 3 Includes three main idea paragraphs. With sources listed. These are explained.	ADVANCED 4 Many sources or quotes used and are used in the three main idea paragraphs. These are explained or use examples.	Score
Conclusion	Below Basic 1 No conclusion is apparent in the essay.	Basic 2 Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate the thesis sentence.	Proficient 3 Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points and restates the thesis sentence. Did not close with one final thought.	ADVANCED 4 Conclusion is clear and summarizes supporting points. It restates the thesis sentence. The reader is satisfied with the conclusion and is left with something to think about.	Score
Mechanics	Below Basic 1 Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.	Basic 2 There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.	Proficient 3 Minimal errors are found (4-6). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.	ADVANCED 4 Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal and not distracting. (0-3).	Score