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"How To" Article "How To" Article Students are to write a "How To" article that explains the steps to complete a task of their choice. Rubric Code: C23A94X By Noor0p0 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

How To Article Rubric
	1 pt. 1 pts	2 pts. 2 pts	3 pts. 3 pts	4 pts. 4 pts
Organization	1 pt. Creates at least paragraph with each paragraph including either 1 or none of the following requirements: a topic sentence, 3 supporting facts and details, and a concluding sentence.	2 pts. The introduction contains a topic sentence ; the body explains only some of the steps involved in doing or making something; the conslusion effectively ends the writing.	3 pts. The introduction contains a topic sentence, but the sentence may be unclear, imprecise, or undeveloped; the body explains only some of the steps involved in doing or making something; the conslusion effectively ends the writing.	4 pts. The introduction contains a clearly stated topic sentence; the body fully and clearly explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conslusion effectively ends the writing.
Conventions	1 pt. Article has many conventions mistakes, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage.	2 pts. Article has some mistakes, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage.	3 pts. Article has few mistakes, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage.	4 pts. Article has no mistakes.
Elements of How-to Writing	1 pt. The essay shows no signs of organization and lacks vital information.	2 pts. Less than half of the directions given are concrete, orderly, and understandable or the chosen task involves less than 3 steps.	3 pts. At least half of the directions given are concrete, orderly, and understandable and the chosen task involves at least 3 steps.	4 pts. Gives concrete, orderly, and understandable directions on how to complete a task which involves more than 3 steps.
Using Transitions	1 pt. The essay shown not signs of organization and lacks vital information.	2 pts. The essay is not logically organized, and some vital information has been left out.	3 pts. The writer generally uses transitions effectively, but the order of events is slightly confusing.	4 pts. The writer consistently uses transitions that clarify the order of events.