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Informational Process Analysis Essay 
Garn How to Essay
Write a 500 word essay in MLA format describing how something works in a systematic fashion. Topic examples include How solar cells make power How exposure to sun causes cancer How industrial waste is polluting our lakes How early Disney animation worked How the Supreme Court operates How gravity works How a bill becomes a law How the water cycle works How does photosynthesis work
Rubric Code: HC3669
By gtcharland
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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 A

33 pts

Good B-C

25 pts

Fair C-D

18 pts

Poor F

11 pts

Organization

Excellent A

The introduction contains a clearly stated thesis sentence; the body fully and clearly explains the steps involved in doing or making something.
Conclusion helps the readers see why this information should matter to them after they put the paper down.
The conclusion pushes beyond the boundaries of the prompt and considers broader issues, makes new connections, or elaborates on the significance of your findings.
Good B-C

The introduction contains a thesis sentence; the body explains the steps involved in doing or making something; the conclusion presents a logical ending.
Fair C-D

The introduction contains a thesis 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 conclusion does not present a logical reflection on the process.
Poor F

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 A

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; the writing is tailored to the audience. Word choice is consistently precise.
Good B-C

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 used; the writing is generally focused on the audience. Most word choices are precise.
Fair C-D

The purpose is unclear; steps may be presented out of order; the writing lacks transitional words and phrases that show order; the writing does not address the intended audience. Most word choices are imprecise, redundant, or confusing.
Poor F

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

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling
Excellent A

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, spelling, or MLA format. Personal pronouns are NOT used. Pronouns agree with their antecedents.
Good B-C

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, spelling, or MLA format. Some personal pronouns are used. Some pronouns do not agree with their antecedents.
Fair C-D

Errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling interfere with the audience's understanding of the essay. MLA format is not followed. Personal pronouns are used. Numerous pronouns do not agree with their antecedents.
Poor F

Serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling block the audience's understanding of the process. MLA format is not followed. Personal pronouns are used. Numerous pronouns do not agree with their antecedents.




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