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Giving Written 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: TX25WWC

By cristinasc

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Written Instructions
	Excellent 5 pts	Good 3 pts	Needs Improvement 2 pts	Incomplete 0 pts
Organization Your instructions should correctly explain how to do something interesting.	Excellent The written instructions are well planned out and organized, the author followed their plan carefully.	Good The written instructions are planned out and organized, the author generally followed their plan.	Needs Improvement The written instructions are somewhat planned out and somewhat organized, the author somehow followed their plan.	Incomplete The written instructions are not well planned out and organized, the author did not follow their plan.
Introduction of Topic Explain what your instructions are about.	Excellent The author has a strong introduction AND title that informs the reader what the rest of the piece is about. (The Topic)	Good The author attempted a strong introduction, but did not use details.	Needs Improvement The author has attempted an introduction, but is a bit confusing.	Incomplete The author did not attempt an introduction or title.
Use of Details / Word Choice Details: Tips/ Suggestions [] Word Choice : EXAMPLE: The author says "Spread the jelly." instead of "Put the jelly."	Excellent The author used many details throughout their instructions.	Good The author used some details throughout their instructions.	Needs Improvement The author used minimal detail throughout their instructions.	Incomplete No details are used in the instructions.
Grammar and Spelling	Excellent Few spelling or grammar mistakes have been made. Almost no mistakes.	Good 3-4 spelling or grammar mistakes have been made.	Needs Improvement 5-6 spelling or grammar mistakes have been made.	Incomplete 7 or more spelling mistakes have been made.