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Descriptive Essay Rubric Descriptive Essay Rubric Date: ______________ Rubric Code: C5WA24 By vernjam Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Descriptive Essay 100 %
	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Introduction Reader is pulled in through exciting word choice. The purpose and content of the essay are made clear.	Fair Fair Introductory paragraph does not clearly state the subject of the essay but captures the reader's attention	Good Good Introductory paragraph clearly states the subject of the essay but does not capture the reader's attention	Excellent Excellent Introductory paragraph clearly states the subject of the essay and captures the reader"s attention
Body Pargraphs Focuses on each major point with specific details, figurative language ,sensory details, strong descriptions	Fair Fair Each body paragraph does NOT contain a clear set of details. The examples are not descriptive with sensory details.	Good Good Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focus each paragraph on one point. Details are clear but not well developed. Some use of sensory details, figurative language and strong descriptive words	Excellent Excellent Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point. Details in the body paragraph are clear and well developed. Use of sensory details, figurative language and strong descriptive words
Conclusion Signals the end of the essay. Pulls the essay together	Fair Fair Some what restates the major points. Does not signal the end of the essay.	Good Good Signals the end of the essay. Does not restate the major points	Excellent Excellent Signals the end of the essay. Restates the major points