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Spatial Order Writing 
Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing
Descriptive paragraphs paint a picture with words. They often use spatial order therefore, spatial order transitions must be used. Examples might include: above, alongside, beneath, beyond, farther along, in back, in front nearby, on top of, to the left, to the right, under and upon.
Rubric Code: N9433B
By Olga1913
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
  Excellent

95 pts

Good

85 pts

Fair

75 pts

Needs attention

65 pts

Topic Sentence

Excellent

It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
Good

The topic sentences give some clarity of the overall connectivity.
Fair

The topic sentences give little evidence of connecting to the other sentences.
Needs attention

There are no topic sentences presented in the paragraph.
Support/Details

Excellent

Topic is supported by many specific details.
Good

Topic is supported by a few specific details.
Fair

Topic is supported by general statements.
Needs attention

There is a slight attempt at support.
Proof of Description

Excellent

Descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses.
Good

Some descriptive words are used to describe the topic.
Fair

An attempt of descriptive words are used to describe the topic.
Needs attention

No descriptive words are used to describe the topic.
Spatial Order

Excellent

Paragraphs have good organization. Correct spatial order transition words or phrases are used.
Good

Paragraphs are organized, events somewhat jump around. Some spatial order transition words/phrases are used.
Fair

Paragraphs have some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Spatial order transition words/phrases are not always evident.
Needs attention

Paragraphs are not organized, events make no sense. No use of timespatial order transition words/phrases.
Concluding Statement

Excellent

The concluding or transition statements are the last sentence of each paragraph. They are clear statement that repeat key words from the topic sentence.
Good

The concluding or transition statements are the last sentence of each paragraph. They are somewhat clear statements that repeat some key words from the topic sentence.
Fair

The concluding or transition statements are the last sentence in each paragraph. They are not a clear statements and do not repeat key words from the topic sentence.
Needs attention

There are no concluding or transition statements at the end of the paragraph.
Conventions

Excellent

Writing contains no spelling, grammar or punctuation errors.
Good

Writing contains one or two spelling, grammar or punctuation errors.
Fair

Writing contains 3-5 spelling, grammar or punctuation errors.
Needs attention

Writing contains 5+ spelling, grammar or punctuation errors.



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