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iRubric: Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grades 6-8)

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Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grades 6-8) 
Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grades 6-8)
Rubric Code: DX7WW88
By doramay
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
  Exceeded

4 pts

Met

3 pts

Partially Met

2 pts

Did Not Meet

1 pts

Topic Sentence

Exceeded

Topic sentence is: 1- the first sentence in the paragraph 2- is a clear statement of the paragraph content 3- contains a "grabber" idea that clearly captures the readers interest.
Met

The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
Partially Met

The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.
Did Not Meet

There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Proof of Description

Exceeded

Descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses. At least one simile or metaphor was used.
Met

Some descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses. The setting or topic was clear.
Partially Met

An attempt at descriptive words was used to describe the five senses. However, the descriptive language was not developed and/or the setting was not clear.
Did Not Meet

Few descriptive words are used.The setting or topic was unclear.
Organization

Exceeded

Paragraph has 1- topic sentence 2-concluding sentence 3- transition words 4- logical sequence 5- unity-all supporting sentences discuss the main idea stated in the topic sentence.
Met

You have completed a pre-writing web. Paragraph has good organization. The sentences and transition words were well structured. The paragraph was easy to read, and contains a concluding sentence.
Partially Met

Your paragraph was confusing to read and had limited use of transitions. The events jump around too much.
Did Not Meet

Your paragraph was hard to read, the events were not organized, and make little sense.
Concluding Statement

Exceeded

1- includes the main point of the paragraph 2-you leave the reader with something to think about 3-you offer suggestions for further reading
Met

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.
Partially Met

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence.
Did Not Meet

There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Mechanics

Exceeded

You did not make any spelling or grammatical mistakes. You included a title and indented the paragraph
Met

You have some spelling and grammatical mistakes. You included a title and indented the paragraph.
Partially Met

You have several spelling and grammatical mistakes. You did not include a title and/or forgot to indent your paragraph.
Did Not Meet

It is difficult to read and understand your paragraph, there is no evidence of editing.




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