Informative Essay Rubric
Informative Essay Rubric
I • DE • DE • DE • C
Low ELD Level 2 • WIDA Key Language Use: Inform • 100 Points
Total: 100 Points
Student Name
Essay Topic
Date
| Skill & Structure | 4 • Great! Clear & Complete | 3 • Good Almost There | 2 • Starting Needs Work | 1 • Need Help Missing |
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| I Introduction | | | | |
Topic + 3 Details (15 pts)
Score: ___ / 15
| I name my topic and list all 3 details (1, 2, 3) clearly in my introduction. | I name my topic and mention my 3 details, but they need to be clearer. | I name my topic, but I only list 1 or 2 details. | My introduction is missing my topic or my 3 details. |
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DE × 3 Body Details
3 Paragraphs (20 pts)
Score: ___ / 20
| I write 3 body paragraphs. Each paragraph has 1 Detail fact and 1 Explanation. | I write 3 body paragraphs, but 1 paragraph needs more explanation or facts. | I only write 1 or 2 body paragraphs, or explanations are missing. | My body paragraphs are incomplete, missing, or off-topic. |
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1→2→3 Matching Order
Same as Intro (20 pts)
Score: ___ / 20
| My 3 body paragraphs are in the EXACT SAME order (1, 2, 3) as listed in my Introduction. | My body paragraphs mostly follow the order from my Introduction with 1 small mix-up. | My body paragraphs are out of order from what I promised in my Introduction. | My paragraphs are completely mixed up and do not match my Introduction. |
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C Conclusion
Restate & Close (15 pts)
Score: ___ / 15
| I restate my topic and remind the reader of my 3 details to close my essay. | I restate my topic and close my essay, but forget to mention the details. | My ending is only a few words or stops very suddenly. | My essay has no conclusion paragraph. |
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Word Bank Words
Paraphrasing (15 pts)
Score: ___ / 15
| I use words from my word bank. I use my own words and do not copy full sentences. | I use word bank words. I put most ideas into my own words with a little copying. | I copied many sentences from the text, or I forgot to use my word bank words. | I copied whole sentences word-for-word, or words do not make sense. |
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Sentence Basics
Grammar & Punct. (15 pts)
Score: ___ / 15
| Every sentence starts with a capital letter, ends with a period, and makes sense. | Most sentences have capital letters and periods. A few words have small mistakes. | I forgot many capital letters and periods. Some sentences are hard to read. | Missing periods, capital letters, or incomplete sentences make it difficult to read. |
Formula: I (Intro) → DE 1 → DE 2 → DE 3 → C (Conclusion). See Page 2 to check your order!
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Essay Order Map & Scorecard
Check off each step to make sure your 5 paragraphs match the correct order!
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I • DE • DE • DE • C Order Checklist
Check the box when your paragraph matches the order from your Intro:
I Paragraph 1: Introduction
I state my topic AND list my 3 details in order: (1), (2), (3).
DE 1 Paragraph 2: Body Detail 1
I explain Detail 1 (the first point from my Intro) with facts.
DE 2 Paragraph 3: Body Detail 2
I explain Detail 2 (the second point from my Intro) with facts.
DE 3 Paragraph 4: Body Detail 3
I explain Detail 3 (the third point from my Intro) with facts.
C Paragraph 5: Conclusion
I restate my topic and remind the reader of Details 1, 2, and 3.
Word Bank & Paraphrase
Put ideas into your own words:
Used words from word bank
Did not copy full sentences
Checked word meanings
Tip: Read the fact → pick a word bank word → write your own sentence!
Sentence Basics Check
Capital Letter at the start
Period ( . ) at the end
Finger Space between words
Read Aloud: It makes sense
Skill & Structure Points
<table class="w-full text-left border-collapse text-[10px]"><tbody class="divide-y divide-slate-100"><tr><td class="px-2 py-1 text-slate-700 font-medium">1. Introduction (I)</td><td class="px-2 py-1 text-right text-slate-900">____ / 15</td></tr><tr><td class="px-2 py-1 text-slate-700 font-medium">2. Body Details (DE × 3)</td><td class="px-2 py-1 text-right text-slate-900">____ / 20</td></tr><tr><td class="px-2 py-1 text-slate-700 font-medium">3. Order Matches Intro</td><td class="px-2 py-1 text-right text-slate-900">____ / 20</td></tr><tr><td class="px-2 py-1 text-slate-700 font-medium">4. Conclusion (C)</td><td class="px-2 py-1 text-right text-slate-900">____ / 15</td></tr><tr><td class="px-2 py-1 text-slate-700 font-medium">5. Word Bank Words</td><td class="px-2 py-1 text-right text-slate-900">____ / 15</td></tr><tr><td class="px-2 py-1 text-slate-700 font-medium">6. Sentence Basics</td><td class="px-2 py-1 text-right text-slate-900">____ / 15</td></tr><tr class="bg-teal-50 font-bold text-teal-950 border-t border-slate-200"><td class="px-2 py-1 text-xs">Total Score</td><td class="px-2 py-1 text-right text-xs text-teal-800">____ / 100</td></tr></tbody></table>
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