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Process with a Purpose Essay 
Process Essay
Rubric Code: QXBB7W9
By jhenry5
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Process Essay w/ a Purpose
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Narrative Elements

Excellent

Essay contains a clear process; the body fully and clearly explains the steps involved in doing or making something while keeping it narrative rather than a list; the end effectively portrays the author's perspective on the activity or includes a clincher statement.
Good

Essay contains a process; the body explains the steps involved in doing or making something but may tend more toward list than narrative; the end presents the last step or another logical ending.
Fair

Essay contains a process, but the idea may be unclear, imprecise, or undeveloped; the body explains only some of the steps involved or contains all steps but as a list rather than in a narrative; the end does not present the last step or any logical reflection on the process.
Poor

The essay lacks a clear statement of the process being described; the body does not break the process into steps; the end is missing or repetitive.
Elements of How-to Writing

Excellent

Overall process is clear; the steps are presented in the order in which they are performed; the writing is tailored to the audience. Word choice is consistently precise.
Good

The process is generally clear; most steps are presented in the order in which they are performed; the writing is generally focused on the audience. Most word choices are precise.
Fair

Process is unclear; steps may be presented out of order; the writing does not address the intended audience. Most word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.
Poor

No process is apparent. The writing does not address the intended audience. Word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.
Narrative 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 writing uses minimal transitional words and phrases that show order.
Poor

The writing lacks transitional words and phrases that show order.
Purpose/Theme

Excellent

The theme is clear; the greater lesson to be learned through the process is clearly evident to the readers, and the steps of the process fully support and enhance the theme.
Good

The theme is generally clear; the greater lesson to be learned is mostly evident, and the steps of the process support the theme.
Fair

The theme is vague; the greater lesson is only partially supported by the steps of the process.
Poor

No theme is apparent.
Conventions

Excellent

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
Good

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
Fair

Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the process.
Poor

Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding of the process.




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