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Descriptive Essay Descriptive Essay Choose a real place that conveys a definite mood and write a descriptive essay about it. Use vivid words, descriptive adjectives, precise nouns, at least two examples of figurative language, and engage the five senses to help "transport" your reader. The place you describe must be one that has influenced your identity in some way. Rubric Code: FX8AA8X By leemonic Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Elements of Description CCLS Writing 2b,d,f	Excellent The controlling idea clearly relates to the topic of identity. Many vivid sensory details and apt comparisons help readers visualize a person, place, or event. All the details relate to the central focus and are appropriate to the audience. The writer creates a unique description that helps readers share the experience.	Good The controlling idea is clear and somewhat relates to identity. Sensory details and comparisons help readers visualize a person, place, or event. Most details relate to the central focus and are appropriate to the audience. The writer creates a realistic description that readers can follow.	Fair The controlling idea is not always clear. Some sensory details and comparisons 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.	Poor The controlling idea may be unclear or nonexistent. Few sensory details or comparisons are included. the description does not help readers visualize a person, place, or event.
Conventions Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling	Excellent There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is consistently careful and precise.	Good There are minor errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or sprelling. Word choice is usually careful and precise.	Fair There are numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or sprelling. Word choice is often general, vague, or imprecise.	Poor Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling may hinder comprehension. Word choice is general and imprecise.
Vivid Words	Excellent The description consistently uses vivid words and paints a sharp, precise word picture.	Good The description combines vivid words and vague details.	Fair Most of the description is vague.	Poor The description includes too few vivid words to create a word picture.