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Informative Essay 5 paragraphs 
Informative Essay
Rubric Code: NX2X9C9
By ckunis
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Informative Essay
  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Elements of Essay

*thesis statement
*Introduction Paragraph
* body (minimum of three paragraphs)
*concluding paragraph
*Proper transitions
Poor

Essay may reflect two or fewer elements
The paragraphs do not make sense and leave many questions for the reader
Fair

Essay reflects three elements.
Each paragraph may not make sense and may leave the reader with many questions
Good

Essay reflects four elements.
Each paragraph is well written but may not be written in logical order
Excellent

Essay reflects all five elements.
Each paragraph is well written and is written in logical order
Content

Essay:
*states a topic
*supports the topic with details
*clearly informs about a topic
Poor

Work is not clearly written, often disjointed and fails to hold the reader's attention. Does not contain facts to support the essay topic
Fair

Work is some-what well written, may contain facts that do not support the essay topic. Essay may be difficult to understand. The essay does not have enough information to support ideas.
Good

Work is well written, is easy to understand, remains focused on the overall topic. The topic is given adequate coverage with details to support ideas.
Excellent

Work is clearly written in a concise manner, is easy to understand and is engaging for the reader. The topic is thoroughly covered and explained.
Language Conventions

Use of:
*spelling
*punctuation
*grammar
*capitalization
Poor

Essay does not use the conventions of language in the correct manner. The errors make the piece difficult to understand.
Fair

Essay uses some conventions of language in the correct manner throughout the essay. There are three or more mistakes. These may interfere with understanding the essay.
Good

Essay uses most conventions of language in the correct manner throughout the essay. There are Three or less mistakes that do not interfere with understanding the work.
Excellent

Essay uses all conventions of language in the correct manner consistently throughout the essay. There are no mistakes mistakes.
Language

varied sentenc structure, word choice,
Poor

Essay was not completed with care
There is a lack of varied sentence structure. The words are bland and non-descript
Fair

Essay may use simple, compound or complex sentences, but not all (does not use at least two of each)
Uses some precise words, but most are bland
Good

Essay may use simple, compound or complex sentences, but not all (may not have 2 of each)
Uses mostly precise words
Excellent

Essay uses simple, compound and complex sentences at least two of each) Essay uses precise words that add to the enjoyment of the reader
Dress-ups/openers

Essay may have 2 or less dress-ups and 1 or less openers per paragraph
May have 2 or less dress-ups and 1 or less openers in the essay
Dress-ups and openers are used correctly
Poor

Essay may have 3 or 4 dress-ups and 1 or 2 openers per paragraph.
May have 3 dress-ups and 2 openers used in essay
Dress-ups and openers are used correctly
Fair

Essay may have 4 or 5 dress-ups and 2 or 3 openers per paragraph. May have 4 dress-up and 3 openers used in essay
Dress-ups and openers are used correctly
Good

Essay may have 5 or 6 dress-ups and 3 or 4 openers per paragraph. May have 5 dress-ups and 3 openers used in essay
Dress-ups and openers are used correctly
Excellent

Essay has 6 dress- ups and 4 openers per paragraph. Each dress-up and opener is used once in essay
dress-up and openers are used correctly





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