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Narrative and Descriptive Essay 
Narrative and Descriptive Essay
Rubric Code: L2X95A5
By Tmshea
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Descriptive writing
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Good

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Fair

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Needs attention

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Support/Details

____/10
Excellent

Topic is supported by many specific details. Word choice is precise and appeals to all senses.
Good

Topic is supported by a few specific details. Word choice somewhat precise and appeals to at least one sense.
Fair

Topic is supported by general statements. Word choice is limited.
Needs attention

There is a slight attempt at support.
Structure

____/10
Excellent

There is a good introduction. Body is interesting and descriptive and the concluding paragraph wraps up the essay effectively and relates back to the thesis statement.
Good

There is an introduction. Body is interesting and informative but a little lacking and the the concluding paragraph adequately closes/sums up the essay but just repeats the thesis statement.
Fair

There is a weak introduction. Body is appropriate but lacking information and details and the concluding paragraph is not clear.
Needs attention

There is no introduction. Body is weak scattered in thought and the there is no concluding paragraph at the end of the essay.
Mechanics & Sentence Structure

____/10
Excellent

Writing provides understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. There is variety in sentence length and structure. Spelling not considered.
Good

Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. There is some sentence variety. Spelling not considered.
Fair

Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. There is little sentence structure. Spelling not considered.
Needs attention

Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. Sentence structure is limited. Spelling not considered.
Thesis Statement

____/5
Excellent

Thesis statement clearly and precisely describes the purpose and focus of the essay.
Good

Thesis statement adequately describes the purpose of the essay.
Fair

Thesis statement is present but leaves some question concerning the purpose or focus of the essay.
Needs attention

Thesis statement is unclear or difficult to find.



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