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Write about a real place that is part of a special memory. Include vivid verbs, figurative language, and sensory details. Paragraph #1, start with a descriptive hook, give a focus (setting, protagonist, purpose) and organize your description, using transitions to guide your reader through the next 4 paragraphs. Use 1st/3rd person point-of-view and add imagination and emotion.Hand in rubric, all revisions/drafts by the final copy due date.
Rubric Code: LX6W876
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Descriptive Writing
  Examplary

33 pts

Proficent

29 pts

Getting There

26 pts

Needs more work

19 pts

Organization

Examplary

The description has 5 paragraphs, including an engaging hook, a clear focus and an appropriate organization, such as spatial, chronological, or order of importance. Transitions consistently help readers follow the organization. The 5th paragraph wraps up the description and provides perspective.
Proficent

The description has 5 paragraphs including a hook, focus and a clear organization, such as spatial, chronological, or order of importance. Transitions usually help readers follow the organization.
Getting There

The description lacks either a hook or clear focus, has an organization, but either it needs improvement or it should be changed to a different organization. Some transitions are used, but more are needed.
Needs more work

The writing lacks a hook and focus, and does not have a noticeable organization. Transitions may be lacking, and the relationship between details may be hard to understand.
Elements of Description

Examplary

Vivid sensory imagery and figurative language help readers visualize the setting. All the details relate to the central focus and together create an emotional response. The writer creates a unique description that helps readers share the experience.
Proficent

Sensory imagery and figurative language help readers visualize the setting. Most details relate to the central focus. The writer creates a realistic description that readers can follow.
Getting There

Some sensory imagery and figurative language are used, but more are needed. Extraneous details should be eliminated. The writer creates a description that tells about the experience rather than helps readers share it.
Needs more work

Little sensory imagery or figurative language is included. The description does not help readers visualize the setting.
Conventions/Revision

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling

Examplary

Writing has few to no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is consistently careful and precise. Significant revisions from first draft to final draft.
Proficent

Writing contains only minor errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is usually careful and precise. Some revision from first draft to final draft.
Getting There

Writing contains numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is often general, vague, or imprecise. Few revisions from first draft to final draft.
Needs more work

Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling hinder comprehension. Word choice is general and imprecise. No revisions or no first draft.




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