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How-to Article How-to Article A How-to Article is a written, step-by-step explanation of a process. Choose a process that you enjoy and write a how-to article that will help readers perform the process, even if it's something they've never done before. Rubric Code: QX48XCX By deckerm2 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

How-to Article
	6 pts	4 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Organization	6 The introduction contains a clearly stated topic sentence (in a paragraph); the body fully and clearly explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion effectively ends the writing with the last step and encourages the reader to try.	4 The introduction contains a topic sentence (in a paragraph); the body explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion presents the last step or another logical ending.	2 The introduction contains a topic sentence (in a paragraph), but the sentence may be unclear, imprecise, or undeveloped; the body explains only some of the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion does not present the last step or any other logical reflection on the process.	1 The introduction lacks a topic sentence (in a paragraph); the body does not break the process into steps; the conclusion is missing or repetitive.
Elements of How-to Writing	6 The overall purpose is clear; the steps are presented in the order in which they are performed; transitional words and phrases that show order are used effectively. Word choice is consistently precise.	4 The purpose is generally clear; most steps are presented in the order in which they are performed; transitional words and phrases that show order are used. Most word choices are precise.	2 The purpose is unclear; steps may be presented out of order; the writing lacks transitional words and phrases that show order. Most word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.	1 No purpose is apparent. Word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.
Using Trasitions	6 The writer consistently uses transitions, including time transitions that clarify the order of events.	4 The writer generally uses transitions effectively, but the order of events is slightly confusing.	2 The essay is not logically organized, and some vital information has been left out.	1 The essay shows no signs of organization and lacks vital information.
Conventions Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling	6 There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.	4 There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.	2 Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the process.	1 Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding of the process.