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Descriptive Essay
Descriptive Essay first draft due 9/29; final draft 10/11.
Rubric Code:
F2WW943
By
jhenry5
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Descriptive Writing
Excellent
4
(N/A)
Good
3
(N/A)
Fair
2
(N/A)
Poor
1
(N/A)
Organization
10 pts
Excellent
The description has an engaging hook, a clear focus and an appropriate organization, such as spatial, chronological, or order of importance. Transitions consistently help readers follow the organization.
Good
The description has a hook, focus and a clear organization, such as spatial, chronological, or order of importance. Transitions usually help readers follow the organization.
Fair
The description lacks either a hook or clear focus, has an organization, but either it needs improvement or it should be changed to a different organization. Some transitions are used, but more are needed.
Poor
The writing lacks a hook and focus, and does not have a noticeable organization. Transitions may be lacking, and the relationship between details may be hard to understand.
Elements of Description
20 pts
Excellent
Vivid sensory imagery and figurative language help readers visualize the setting. All the details relate to the central focus and together create an emotional response. The writer creates a unique description that helps readers share the experience.
Good
Sensory imagery and figurative language help readers visualize the setting. Most details relate to the central focus. The writer creates a realistic description that readers can follow.
Fair
Some sensory imagery and figurative language are used, but more are needed. Extraneous details should be eliminated. The writer creates a description that tells about the experience rather than helps readers share it.
Poor
Little sensory imagery or figurative language is included. The description does not help readers visualize the setting.
Conventions
10 pts
Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling
Excellent
Writing has few to no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is consistently careful and precise. Significant revisions from first draft to final draft.
Good
Writing contains only minor errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is usually careful and precise. Some revision from first draft to final draft.
Fair
Writing contains numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is often general, vague, or imprecise. Few revisions from first draft to final draft.
Poor
Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling hinder comprehension. Word choice is general and imprecise. No revisions or no first draft.
Dominant Impression/Thesis
10 pts
Excellent
Essay has a dominant expression/clear thesis. All elements of the essay support the impression/thesis.
Good
Essay has a dominant impression/thesis. Most elements of the essay support the impression/thesis.
Fair
Essay has an impression/thesis but it is not clear or all elements of essay may not support the impression/thesis.
Poor
Essay has no dominant impression or thesis, or if it does, it is only minimally supported.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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