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How-to Essay 
How-to Essay
Rubric Code: Z95W92
By MsRaymond
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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4 pts

Grapic Organizers (20 points)

This includes"How-To" packet and outlines
10

Graphic organizer or outline has been completed and shows clear, logical, relationships between all topics and subtopics.
8

Graphic organizer or outline has been completed and shows clear, logical, relationships between most topics and subtopics.
6

Graphic organizer or outline has been started and includes some topics and subtopics.
4

Graphic organizer or outline has not been attempted.
Elements of How-to Writing

This includes purpose, word choice, clarity
10

The overall purpose is clear; Word choice is consistently precise.
8

The purpose is generally clear; Most word choices are precise.
6

The purpose is unclear; steps may be presented out of order; Most word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.
4

No purpose is apparent. Word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.
Introduction

10

My Introduction introduces to my reader what my topic is, and why I am writing my paper. I used a strong lead.
8

My Introduction introduces to my reader what my topic is, and why I am writing my paper, but may be unclear, imprecise, or undeveloped. I stated what I needed to, but my lead is weak.
6

My Introduction vaguely introduces to my reader what my topic is, or why I am writing my paper. I did not state what I needed to. I have no lead.
4

My Introduction does not introduce to my reader what my topic is, or why I am writing my paper. I did not state what I needed to. I have no lead.
Materials

10

I stated to my audience what material they would need to successfully complete the task or activity. I added additional information than just the basics.
8

I stated to my audience what material they would need to successfully complete the task or activity. I did not add any additional information, just the basics.
6

I stated to my audience what some materials they would need to successfully complete the task or activity. I added minimal additional information.
4

I did not state to my audience what material they would need to successfully complete the task or activity. I did not add any additional information.
Transitions

10

The writer consistently uses transitions, including time transitions that clarify the order of events.
8

The writer generally uses transitions effectively, but the order of events is slightly confusing.
6

The writing lacks transitional words and phrases that show order.Transitions not logically organized.
4

The essay shows no signs of organization and lacks vital information.
Organization (20 points)

10

The body paragraphs fully and clearly explain the steps involved in doing or making something in the correct order and in an organized fashion.
8

The body paragraphs explain the steps involved in doing or making something, and most steps are presented in the order in which they are performed.
6

The body paragraphs explains only some of the steps involved in doing or making something; unorganized. Some vital information may have been left out.
4

The body does not break the process into steps.
Conclusion

10

I ended my paper by summarizing to my audience why knowing this task would be beneficial. I reworded my lead effectively.
8

I attempted to end my paper by summarizing to my audience why knowing this task would be beneficial. I may have left them with some questions. I attempted to reword my lead.
6

I did not end my paper by summarizing to my audience why knowing this task would be beneficial. I left them with many questions. I did not reword my lead.
4

I did not attempt a conclusion.
Conventions

Grammar, pronoun consistency, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling
10

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. No pronoun inconsistencies
8

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. May have a few pronoun inconsistencies.
6

Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the process. Many pronoun inconsistencies.
4

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




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