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Haunted House Descriptive Writing Rubric 
My Monster Descriptive Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: B24AC46
By Craiger10
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
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Topic Sentence

4

The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
3

The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.
2

The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.
1

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

4

Descriptive words (adjectives, adverbs) are expertly used to describe the topic and reach the five senses. At least one literary device was creatively used.
3

Descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses. At least one literary device was used.
2

Some descriptive words were used/attempted to describe the the five senses. However, the use of these words created an unclear picture in the reader's mind. A literary device may have been attempted, but may create confusion for the reader.
1

Few descriptive words are used/attempted and they make it difficult for the reader to create a mental picture. No literary devices were used.
Organization

4

Paragraph has good organization. The sentences and transitions were well structured. The Paragraph 'flowed' in a way that was very easy to read.
3

Your paragraph contained mostly well ordered sentences. The Paragraph 'flowed' in a way that made sense.
2

Your paragraph was confusing to read at times and had limited use of transitions and varied sentence structures. The details seemed to be out of order at times, creating a paragraph that didn't 'flow' well.
1

Your paragraph was hard to read and there was no variation in the sentence structures or transitions. The events were not organized in accordance to any 'flow' or 'coherence' and could not be understood.
Concluding Statement

4

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.
3

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.
2

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.
1

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

4

You did not make any spelling or grammatical mistakes. You included a title and indented the paragraph
3

You have some spelling and grammatical mistakes. You included a title and indented the paragraph.
2

You have several spelling and grammatical mistakes. You did not include a title and/or forgot to indent your paragraph.
1

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




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