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Descriptive Paragraph, 6th Grade 
Descriptive Paragraph, 6th Grade
Rubric Code: CX734XX
By asullivan3
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Topic Sentence

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The introduction does not contain a topic sentence statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the essay.
2

Topic sentence is hard to find or needs to evoke a feeling for the description.
3

Topic sentence conveys overall feeling, but it either needs to give complete info. about the subject, or it needs detail and creativity.
4

Topic sentence creates interest and evokes a feeling. While it contains complete info. regarding the subject being described, it could be more engaging.
5

Topic sentence conveys an overall feeling and hooks the reader. It engages the reader and creates interest.
Body

1

Details/examples are lacking. No vivid/sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.
2

The body needs essential details or the details in the overall para. focus on only a few senses, when other details could be offered to enrich the experience.
3

There are details/examples in the para., but they need more depth and clarity. Vivid sense lang. needs to be used more effectively, or the details need to form more of a dominant impression in the paragraph.
4

Details/examples are clear, but need more development. Vivid/sense language is not used as effectively as it could be used to create imagery for the reader.
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/ sensory language.
Overall Organization

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There is no discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
2

The flow of the paragraph from detail to detail is difficult to understand or implies that important information has been left out.
3

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others need to be checked for clarity. More transitions needed.
4

There is a logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they need revision to enhance overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
5

There is a logical progression of details w. a clear & effective order that enhances the para. & provides a vivid description of the topic w. appropriate & effective transitions.
Concluding sentence

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There is no real concluding sentence evident, the piece just ends.
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The concluding sentence does not refer back to the intro. but instead summarizes the body rather then wrapping the piece up.
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The concluding sentence refers back to the intro. but is not fully developed, leaving the reader confused or feeling unsatisified.
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The concluding sentence refers back to the intro. and wraps up the piece but does not offer the reader any new insights into the piece.
5

The concluding sentence refers back to the intro., showing new insights or giving the reader something to think about.
Mechanics

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Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
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The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the para. might be readable, it is not edited.
3

A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, & capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning & intent of paragraph can still be discerned.
4

A few minor consistent errors in punc., spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
5

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



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