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How-to Essay 
A How-to Essay is a written, step-by-step explanation of a process.
Rubric Code: Y2XX7A6
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
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Powered by iRubric How-to Essay
A How-to Essay is a written, step-by-step explanation of a process. Choose a process that you enjoy and write a how-to essay that will help readers perform the process, even if it's something they've never done before.
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Organization

Excellent

The introduction contains a clearly stated stated thesis sentence; the body fully and clearly explains the steps involved in doing or making something
Good

The introduction contains a thesis sentence; the body explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion presents the last step.
Fair

The introduction contains a thesis sentence, but the sentence may be unclear, the body explains only some of the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion does not present the last step.
Poor

The introduction lacks a thesis sentence; the body does not break the process into steps; the conclusion is missing or repetitive.
Elements of How-to Writing

Excellent

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
Good

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 use
Fair

The purpose is unclear; steps may be presented out of order; the writing lacks transitional words and phrases that show order
Poor

No purpose is apparent. The writing does not address the intended audience. Word choices are confusing.
Conventions

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling, and complete sentences

Excellent

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. The essay is written in complete sentences.
Good

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

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

Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding of the process, and it is not written with complete sentences.
Using Trasitions

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 essay is not logically organized, and some vital information has been left out.
Poor

The essay shows no signs of organization and lacks vital information.




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