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Paragraph (Descriptive) 
Descriptive Essay
Descriptive Paragrah scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: A45AX3
By Smckelvey
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  5

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4

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3

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2

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1

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Introduction/Thesis Statement

5

Very well-developed introduction with a clear thesis statement
that introduces the topic. It engages the reader and creates interest.
4

Introduction contains a thesis statement.
The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging.
3

Introduction contains a thesis statement, but it either does not give complete information about the topic, or it lacks detail and creativity.
2

Thesis is misleading, hard to find, or does not present a compelling argument for the description.
1

The introduction does not contain a thesis statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the essay.
Body

5

Details/examples in the body are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid/ sense language.
4

Details/examples are clear, but they are not well developed. Vivid/sense language is not used as effectively as it could be used to create imagery for the reader.
3

There are details/examples in the paragraph, but they are unclear. Vivid/sense language is not used effectively, or the details do not create a dominant impression in the paragraph.
2

The body is missing essential details or the details in the overall paragraph focus on only a few senses, when other details could be offered to enrich the experience.
1

Details/examples are lacking. No vivid/sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.
Overall Organization

5

There is a logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay and provides a vivid description of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.
4

There is a logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
3

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
2

The flow of the paragraph from detail to detail is difficult to understand or implies that important information has been left out.
1

There is no discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Conclusion

5

The conclusion refers back to the introduction, showing new insights, or giving the reader something to think about.
4

The conclusion refers back to the introduction and wraps up the piece but does not offer the reader any new insites into the piece.
3

The conslusion refers back to the introduction but is not fully developed leaving the reader confused or feeling unsatisified.
2

The conclusion does ot refere back to the intrdoduction but instead summaries the body rather then wrapping the piece up.
1

There is no real conclusion evident, the piece just ends.
Mechanics

5

No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
4

A few minor consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
3

A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
2

The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.
1

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.



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