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6-8 Grade Descriptive Essay 
6-8 Grade Descriptive Essay
A General Rubric to evaluate Middle School descriptive writing
Rubric Code: QX3787X
By atsdj2004
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Descriptive Writing
 

Excellent/Good

10 pts


Good/Average

8 pts


Average/Needs Improvement

6 pts


In Need of Major Revision

4 pts

Ideas

Main theme, supporting details
10

The body supports the topic; ideas are focused and detailed appropriately.
8

The body is generally connected to the topic but the ideas are somewhat limited in scope. Sometimes lacking detail.
6

Ideas not always connected to the topic. Lacking in detail and scope.
4

Purpose and main idea is unclear.
Organization

Introduction & conclusion; structure
10

Introduction grabs the reader's attention and there is a clear topic sentence.

The conclusion connects back to the introduction and restates the topic.
8

The introduction attempts to "grab" the reader, but needs modification. The topic is clear.

The conclusion connects to the introduction but is somewhat weak.
6

The introduction states the topic but does not get the reader's attention. No clear topic sentence.

The conclusion does not connect to the introduction.
4

There is no clear introduction &/or conclusion.
Voice

Personality, sense of audience
10

Writing shows emotion, humor, honesty, personality.
8

Emotion is evident but only in parts of the essay.

Personality is limited.
6

Voice may be non-existent. Writing seems mechanical.

Personality of writer is difficult to find.
4

Writing is flat or stiff.

Little or no hint of the writer behind the words.
Word Choice

Precision, effectiveness, vocabulary, figurative language
10

Descriptive, broad range of words. Word choice energizes writing through vocabulary, active verbs, adjectives, and imagery, especially through figurative language.
8

Use of verbs and adjectives. Vocabulary is appropriate but lacking in action and figurative language.

Language could be used more effectively.
6

Words are correct but mundane. Little use of adjectives.

Figurative language is attempted.
4

Limited range of words.

No figurative language is present.
Sentence Fluency

Rhythm, flow, sentence variety
10

Compound and complex sentences used often and appropriately and adds to the flow of the piece.
8

Sentence variety is attempted but somewhat limited. Still fits the piece well.
6

Many similar beginnings and patterns with very little use of compound and complex sentences.

Lacking in variety and rhythm.
4

Difficult to follow or read aloud.

Disjointed and confusing.

Little or no use of compound and complex sentences.
Conventions & Presentation

Neatness, spacing, spelling, captialization, grammar & punctuation.
10

The author followed assigned procedures carefully. Paper is clean, uncrumpled and has a pleasing appearance.

Strong control of conventions. Errors are few and minor.
8

The author followed most assigned procedures. Paper is clean & uncrumpled.

Most conventions are correct. Errors do not interfere with understanding.
6

Few procedures were followed. Paper could be presented more neatly.

Limited control of conventions. Frequent errors do not interfere with understanding.
4

Sloppy paper; torn, crumpled or dirty. Very little attempt is made to follow procedures.

Frequent, significant errors. Difficult to read.




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