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Informational Essay 
Informational Essay
Students will complete a short informational 3 paragraph essay. Writing will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, use of main idea and supporting details, spelling of high frequency words, plural and possessive noun use, subject/verb tense and agreement, and relevant information.
Rubric Code: D2XC4WX
By vwatson
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Informative Writing
  Excellent

4 pts

Average

3 pts

Below Average

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Introduction

Excellent

It identifies the topic of the paper, and it includes the major ideas that will be presented in the body of the paper. (Should include three major ideas and should only be one sentence long.)
Average

It identifies the main topic of the paper, but does not include the major ideas that the paper presents. (Does not include all three major elements in the paper)
Below Average

It does not include the major topic of the paper, or it does not include the major ideas that will be presented in the paper.
Needs Improvement

No introduction identified in the essay.
Body of Paper

Excellent

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of topic-includes specific, original supporting details related to the main idea. Also includes at least 3 quotations from the chosen person to validate their knowledge on the topic. (One quotation for each topic presented)
Average

Demonstrates basic knowledge of topic- uses general supporting details related to the main idea. Also includes at least 2 quotations from the chosen person that support the topic of the paper.
Below Average

Demonstrates some knowledge of topic- general supporting details are random with gaps that confuse the reader. Includes only one quotation from the chosen person that supports the topic of the paper.
Needs Improvement

Demonstrates limited awareness of the topic- very few or no supporting details used. No quotations from the chosen person used to support the topic of the paper, or the quotations used do not support the main topic of the paper.
Organization

Excellent

Follows the three-paragraph structure for an essay with a clear introduction, one main body, and conclusion. Follows a logical order that is easy for the reader to follow.
Average

Follows the three-paragraph structure for an essay, but does not follow a logical order.
Below Average

Shows an attempt at following a three-paragraph order but contains gaps or missing a portion that confuses the reader.
Needs Improvement

Exhibits little or no evidence of organizational structure; no evidence of following the three-paragraph format.
Language/Vocabulary

Excellent

Has a mature use of language with a consistent variety of adjectives and sentence patterns.
Average

Has language that is generally adequate with some adjectives and variety in sentences.
Below Average

Has limited vocabulary. Uses basic sentence structure with few or no adjectives; repetition in sentences.
Needs Improvement

Has limited or inappropriate vocabulary that obscures meaning.
Spelling

Excellent

Has no errors in commonly spelled words.
Average

Has 1 or 2 errors in commonly spelled words.
Below Average

Has 3 to 5 errors in commonly spelled words.
Needs Improvement

Has 6 or more errors in commonly spelled words.
Mechanics

Excellent

Follows capitalization and punctuation rules with correct usage of each. Contains no run-on sentences or fragments.
Average

Has 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation rules. Contains 1-3 run-on sentences or fragments.
Below Average

Has 3 to 5 errors in capitalization or punctuation rules. Contains 4-5 run-on sentences or fragments.
Needs Improvement

Has 6 or more errors in capitalization or punctuation rules. Contains 6 or more run-on sentences or fragments.
Format

Excellent

Follows formatting guidelines discussed in class (proper indents)(12 point times new roman font, double spaced, title is the question that the student is answering in the paper, and quotations are cited correctly in the paper.
Average

Follows formatting guidelines with an error in one of the guidelines discussed in class.
Below Average

Follows the formatting guidelines with an error in two of the guidelines discussed in class.
Needs Improvement

Does not follow the formatting guidelines discussed in class, or contains three or more errors in the guidelines discussed in class.






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