iRubric: Descriptive Paragraph rubric

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Descriptive Paragraph Descriptive Paragraph Writing a paragraph with a clear topic sentence. The student must also use descriptive words such as sense words. Complete sentences are a must! Rubric Code: H34548 By lavina Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Descriptive Paragraph
	Amateur Writer 1 pts	Average Writer 2 pts	Exemplary Writer 3 pts
Topic Sentence	Amateur Writer The paragraph has no clear topic sentence and has multiple main ideas.	Average Writer The paragraph has a clear topic sentence, but the paragraph has too many topics. OR The paragraph has no clear topic sentence, but is about one main idea.	Exemplary Writer The paragraph has a clear topic sentence. The paragraph is only about one topic or main idea.
Descriptive Ideas	Amateur Writer The paragraph has one or no details to support the main idea.	Average Writer The paragraph has a few details to support the main idea.	Exemplary Writer This paragraph has many details to support the main idea.
Sentence Structure	Amateur Writer There are multiple errors in sentence structure	Average Writer There is one error in sentence structure.	Exemplary Writer All sentences are complete. There are no run-on, stringy or fragmented sentences.
Sentence Editing	Amateur Writer There are more than 3 errors in capitalization or punctuation.	Average Writer There are only 1-3 errors in capitalization or punctuation.	Exemplary Writer There are no errors in capitalization or punctuation.