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Descriptive Essay 
Descriptive Essay- Middle School
Rubric Code: E24A883
By mbeetan
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Introduction

Level 1

Introduction does not include a hook and/or thesis statement.
Level 2

Introduction has a boring hook and unclear thesis statement.
Level 3

Introduction has a hook and somewhat clear thesis statement.
Level 4

Introduction includes an attention-grabbing hook and a clear thesis statement
Coherence

Level 1

Multiple ideas in each paragraph, strays from the prompt
Level 2

Focuses on one idea per paragraph. Demonstrates a somewhat logical flow between sentences.
Level 3

Focuses on one main idea per paragraph. Demonstrates a logical flow between sentences.
Level 4

Focuses on only ONE main idea per paragraph. Sentence 1 clearly connects to sentence 2, which connects to sentence 3 and so on.
Supporting Details

Level 1

Includes only one supporting detail for each main idea. Details are not descriptive or clear.
Level 2

Includes at least two supporting details for each main idea. Details are somewhat vague.
Level 3

Includes three supporting details that are specific
Level 4

Includes three or more supporting details for each main idea. Details use specific examples and description that SHOWS (instead of tells)
Conclusion

Level 1

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Level 2

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Level 3

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points but does not restate the thesis.
Level 4

Conclusion is clear and summarizes supporting points. It restates the thesis in a new way.<BR>
The reader is satisfied with the conclusion and is left with something to think about.
Mechanics

Level 1

Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Level 2

There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Level 3

Minimal errors are found (5-8). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Level 4

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal and not distracting. (0-4).
Sentence Fluency & Word Choice

Level 1

Very basic words are used with short, choppy sentences.
Level 2

Several sentence fragments or run-ons. Word choice is limited or used incorrectly.
Level 3

Some variety in sentence length and complexity. Attempts to use descriptive words.
Level 4

Sentences vary in length, complexity, and type. Word choice offers description, clarity and "just right" wording. Replaces "state of being" verbs with action verbs, and no use of contractions or dead words.




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