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Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing 
Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grades 6-8)
Rubric Code: L2W476X
By ms_dutchak
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
  Emerging

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Extending

4 pts

Topic Sentence

Emerging

There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Developing

The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.
Proficient

The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.
Extending

The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
Proof of Description

Emerging

Few descriptive words are used and/or no simile and metaphore was present.
Developing

An attempt at descriptive words was used to describe the the five senses. However, the "sense" language was not developed or a simile or metaphor was missing.
Proficient

Some descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses. At least one simile or metaphor was used.
Extending

Descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses. At least one simile or metaphor was used.
Organization

Emerging

Your paragraph was hard to read, the details were not organized, and make little sense.
Developing

Your paragraph was confusing to read and had limited use of transitions. The details jump around too much.
Proficient

Your paragraph contained mostly well ordered sentences. Details were clear with smooth transitions.
Extending

Paragraph has good organization. The sentences and transitions were well structured. The details were well explained and clear. The paragraph was easy to read.
Concluding Statement

Emerging

There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Developing

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence.
Proficient

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.
Extending

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.
Mechanics

Emerging

It is difficult to read and understand your paragraph, there is no evidence of editing.
Developing

You have several spelling and grammatical mistakes. Mostly written in complete sentences. Some run-on and/or fragment that make it, at times, difficult to follow.
Proficient

You have some spelling and grammatical mistakes. Written in complete sentences. Few run-on or incomplete sentences, but does not interfere with the meaning of the text.
Extending

You did not make any spelling or grammatical mistakes. Written in complete sentences. Some complex sentences used.




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