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Descriptive Essay 
Descriptive Essay
Rubric Code: C49W5B
By SonyaWise
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

5 pts

Introduction

3-5 sentences
Outline for paper
Poor

Introduction is poorly developed. Does not have adequate outline format; does not follow the order of the body. Did not meet minimum requirements.
Fair

Introduction is choppy. Does not do a great job at drawing the reader into the essay. Outline is adequate but not well-developed. Stayed within the minimum requirements.
Good

Introduction sets up the body of the paper. Creates order and sense of direction. Well developed. 3-5 sentences. Exceeded minimum requirements.
Body

In general, 3 body paragraphs.
Each paragraph is 5-7 sentences.
Follows order of introduction.
Poor

Body is poorly developed. Does not follow order of the introduction. Paragraphs are too short and do not adequately cover topic.
Fair

Sentence structure is basic, not well-developed. Body meets basic requirements.
Good

Each paragraph is well developed. Follows the order of the introduction. Expanded thought is demonstrated. Body exceeds basic requirements
Conclusion

3-5 sentences
Sums up statements in paper.
Follows order of introduction and body.
Gives closure.
Poor

Conclusion is poorly developed. Does not follow order of intro. and body. Closure is not evident. Does not leave reader with overall impression of paper.Did not meet minimum requirements.
Fair

Conclusion is choppy. Outline is followed, but sentences are not well developed. Met minimum requirements but did not exceed.
Good

Conclusion sums up the body of the paper. Excellent closure and final impression. Sentences are well developed. Exceeded minimum requirements.
Sentence Structure and Mechanics

Poor

Paper has many punctuation errors and spelling errors.
Fragments and Run-ons are of serious issue.
Sentences are choppy and difficult to follow; poorly developed.
Transitions are needed.
Point of view is used improperly.
Agreement problems.
Fair

Paper has a few punctuation errors and spelling mistakes.
1 fragment or run-on.
Few agreement problems, adequate transitions, and sentences are beginning to show evidence of development.
Good

Sentences are well-developed; excellent transitions; agreement/reference are used properly, no spelling errors, no fragments or run-ons. Very few to no errors.




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