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Admirable Person Paragraph 
Descriptive Paragraph, 6th Grade
Helena several times speaks of wanting to be like Hermia. Write a well-developed paragraph in which you tell about someone (real) who you would like to be more like. Describe this person, and tell why you admire him or her and how you might go about working to develop similar characteristics.
Rubric Code: FXAAX57
By donnacopp
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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3

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Topic Sentence

4

A well-written and engaging topic sentence is present. The vividly described subject is depicted and interesting vocabulary is utilized.
3

A clear topic sentence is present. The subject of the paragraph is obvious and vivid, and interesting vocabulary engages the reader.
2

A topic sentence is present but is somewhat unclear. Awkward construction or vague word choice may interfere with clarity and/or fluidity.
1

No topic sentence is obvious; the piece may immediately launch into specific details without identifying the overriding subject of the paragraph.
Supporting details

4

Characteristics are clear and examples are well developed; there are enough details to create images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid vocabulary.

Includes specific, detailed steps toward change.
3

Details/examples are clear, but they are not well developed. Vivid language is not used as effectively as it could be to create imagery for the reader.

Includes relatively specific steps toward change.
2

Several details/examples are in the paragraph, but they are unclear. Vivid language is not used effectively; details don't create a dominant impression.

Vague, general steps toward change are included.
1

The paragraph is missing essential details or the details focus on only one aspect of the subject, when other details could be offered to enrich the experience.

Steps toward individual change are not included.
Conclusion

4

The concluding sentence is well-developed, shows insight, and gives the reader much to think about.
3

The concluding sentence is developed and wraps up the piece but does not offer the reader any new insights.
2

The concluding sentence is not fully developed and may leave the reader confused or feeling unsatisfied.
1

There is no concluding sentence; the paragraph just ends.
Mechanics

4

No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
3

A few minor consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
2

Several regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, do not detract from meaning & intent.
1

The overall presentation of the paragraph displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the piece might be readable, it is not edited.



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