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Descriptive Paragraph, 6th Grade 
Descriptive Paragraph
Rubric Code: GX7X242
By asullivan3
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Introduction

1

The introduction is not present.
2

Introduction includes one of the important elements (engaging opening, summary of ideas, and significance.)
3

Introduction includes half of the important elements (engaging opening, summary of ideas, and significance.)
4

Introduction includes most of the important elements such as an engaging opening, summary of ideas, and significance.
5

Introduction includes topic sentence which conveys an overall feeling and hooks the reader. It engages the reader and creates interest. Intro. includes summary of ideas and significance of topic.
Body

1

Details/examples are lacking. No vivid/sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.
2

The body is missing essential details or the details in the overall para. focus on only a few senses, when other details could be offered to enrich the experience.
3

There are details/examples in the para., but they are unclear. Vivid/sense language is not used effectively, or the details do not create a dominant impression in the essay.
4

Details/examples are clear, but they are not well developed. Vivid/sense language is not used as effectively as it could be used to create imagery for the reader.
5

Details/examples in the body are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid/ sense language.
Descriptive Techniques

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None of the descriptive techniques are used.
2

One out of the four descriptive techniques such as figurative language, dominant impression, sensory language, and precise language are used.
3

Two out of the four descriptive techniques such as figurative language, dominant impression, sensory language, and precise language are used.
4

Three out of the four descriptive techniques such as figurative language, dominant impression, sensory language, and precise language are used.
5

Descriptive techniques such as figurative language, dominant impression, sensory language, and precise language are all used.
Conclusion

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There is no conclusion present, the piece just ends.
2

The conclusion does not refer back to the intro. but instead summaries the body rather then wrapping the piece up.
3

The conclusion refers back to the intro. but is not fully developed leaving the reader confused or feeling unsatisfied.
4

The conclusion refers back to the intro. and wraps up the piece but does not offer the reader any new insights into the piece.
5

The conclusion refers back to the intro., showing new insights, or giving the reader something to think about.
Mechanics

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Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
2

The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay might be readable, it is not edited.
3

A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, & capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning & intent of essay can still be understood.
4

A few minor consistent errors in punc., spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
5

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



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