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iRubric: Informative Essay Rubric

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Informative Essay Rubric Informative and Persuasive Essay Rubric Rubric Code: J2X7857 By gooseeggs Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 9-12

Category
	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts
Focus	1 No connection to support the purpose of the essay.	2 Some attempt to connect the "monster" to the "people," which is the purpose.	3 Clear attempt to connect the "monster" to the "people" to support the purpose.	4 Strong connection between the "monster" and the "people," which is the purpose of this writing.
Content	1 Not enough detail and description of characters and events. Words and sentences do not make sense.	2 Some details and descriptions of characters and events. Some words are repeated or are confusing.	3 Good details and descriptions explain content. Good word choice and sentences make the information clear and interesting.	4 Very good details and descriptions enhance content. Strong word choice and well-written sentences make the information very interesting.
Organization	1 No clear beginning, middle, and end in the narrative. Events are unclear. Very few details given.	2 Simple beginning, middle, and end in the narrative. Some events out of order or missing. Few details to explain the story.	3 The beginning, middle and end are clear. Narrative transitions help organize the events. Details make the information interesting.	4 The introduction, body and conclusion are described and explained very well. Transitions used effectively. Details bring the story to life.
Conventions	1 Minimal control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage, and sentence formation	2 Limited control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage, and sentence formation	3 Sufficient control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage, and sentence formation	4 Evident control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage, and sentence formation