iRubric: Process Paragraph rubric

No discernible organization. Transitions are not present.
Cannot discern a logical explanation of the process.

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing. Some steps may be missing or not in the proper order.

Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the essay. All steps are covered and in the correct order.

Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the essay and provides a clear step-by-step description of the process. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively to indicate the time order of the steps.

Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to relate to the process. Supporting sentences are not related to the topic sentence.

Not all sentences relate to the process being described.
There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to allow the reader to follow the progression of the process.

Each sentence relates to the process being described.
Details are clear and specific, and the steps in the process can be followed well enough to understand the described process.

Each sentence contains a clear focus that relates to the process being described.
Details in the essay are clear and specific, and there are enough details to help the reader see and understand all the steps of process. Concrete sense language is used effectively.