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Travelogue Writing 
For this assignment, you will create a travelogue. In this travelogue, you will paint a "word picture" for readers, as you describe a time when you traveled somewhere new. Your goal is to immerse the reader's senses with your description.
Rubric Code: SXB395C
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Travelgoue Writing
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Content (x3)

Setting, Word Choice, Description

2

There is no title, or the title is unoriginal (ex., "Travelogue Writing Piece")
Where and when the travel experience takes place is not clear.
Writer uses common word choices. A mental picture of the setting is either not clear or not achieved.
The writer's descriptions were vague and confusing.
Writer incorporates one of the five senses, or does not incorporate them at all.
3

There is a title, but it does not appear to be related to the writing piece.
Few descriptive words are used to tell where and when the travel experience takes place.
Writer uses some variation of word choice. It is difficult to see a mental picture of the setting.
The writer's descriptions were common and mostly clear.
Writer incorporates 2 out of the five senses.
4

There is a title that is related to the writing piece.
Some descriptive words are used to tell where and when the travel experience takes place.
Writer uses a variety of interesting words, and creates a mental picture for readers.
The writer's descriptions were clear and comprehensible.
Writer incorporates four out of the five senses.
5

There is a creative title that sparks interest and is related to the writing piece.
Many descriptive words are used to tell where and when the travel experience takes place.
Writer uses a wide variety of interesting words, and creates a very clear mental picture for readers.
The writer's descriptions were clear, comprehensible, creative, and vivid.
Writer incorporates all five senses very effectively.
Perspective

2

First- person narration is used all of the time.
3

First-person narration is used most of the time. Writer will use another mode of narration once or twice through their writing piece. There is little formality and objectivity in the writing.
4

First-person narration is sometimes used. Writer will sometimes use another mode of narration in their writing piece. It tries to be formal and objective in tone.
5

First-person narration is rarely used, if at all. Writer uses first-person narration once in a while, or not at all. It is consistently formal and uses a 2nd or 3rd - person narration.
Organization

2

Writing is hard to follow and transitions are not clear (ideas and scenes seem to change randomly).
3

Writing is a little hard to follow. Transitions are somewhat clear.
4

Writing is organized with clear transitions.
5

Writing is very well organized. One idea or scene follows another with very smooth/ clear transitions.
Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation.

2

Many spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors (interferes with the meaning).

- 10 or more errors
3

A number of spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors

- 6 - 9 errors
4

Few spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.

- 2-5 errors
5

Virtually no spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.
Effort & Writing Process

2

There is little evidences of editing and revising between the brainstorm, the rough copy, and the good copy.
3

There is some evidence of editing and revising between the brainstorm, the rough copy, and the good copy.
4

There is evidence of editing and revising between the brainstorm, the rough copy, and the good copy.
5

There is a lot of evidence of editing and revising between the brainstorm, the rough copy, and the good copy.
TOTAL SCORE
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