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iRubric: Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grade 8)

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Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grade 8) Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grade 8) Rubric Code: FX9979B By chieffo1981 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs attention 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Excellent The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.	Good The topic sentence gives some indication of what the paragraph will be about.	Fair The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.	Needs attention There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Details	Excellent Numerous details and adjectives are used to provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of the person being described.	Good Some details and adjectives are used to provide understanding of the person being described.	Fair Few details or adjectives--some which may be irrelevant--are used and provide some understanding of the person being described.	Needs attention No details are used. The reader has no understanding of the person being described.
Organization	Excellent Paragraph has strong organization. The sentences and transitions were clear and logical. The paragraph was easy to understand.	Good Paragraph is mostly clear and uses transitions that are logical. The paragraph was easy to understand.	Fair Paragraph is somewhat confusing and/or does not effectively use transitions, making it difficult to understand.	Needs attention No organization or transitions were used. The paragraph was difficult to understand.
Concluding Statement	Excellent The concluding statement clearly refers back to the topic sentence but incorporates different words and provides a brief summary of what was discussed in the paragraph.	Good The concluding statement refers back to the topic sentence and provides a brief summary of what was discussed in the paragraph.	Fair The concluding statement is unclear/may not refer back to the topic sentence.	Needs attention There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.