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Rubric for Comparative Paragraph Writing 
Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grades 6-8)
Rubric Code: MX46394
By skeeler101
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Comparative
  Excellent

5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Acceptable

3 pts

Limited

1 pts

Topic Sentence

Excellent

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

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

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

There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Proof of Description

Excellent

Descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses. At least one similie or metaphor was used. The setting was clear.
Proficient

Some descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses. At least one similie or metaphor was used and the setting was clear.
Acceptable

An attempt at descriptive words was used to describe the the five senses. However, the "sense" language was not developed or a similie or metahphor was missing, and/or the setting was not clear.
Limited

Few descriptive words are used and/or no similie and metaphore was present or the setting was unclear.
Organization

Excellent

Paragraph has good organization. The sentences and transitions were well structured. The Paragraph was easy to read.
Proficient

Your paragraph contained mostly well ordered sentences. with smooth transitions.
Acceptable

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

Your paragraph was hard to read, the events were not organized, and make little sense.
Concluding Statement

Excellent

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats 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.
Acceptable

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.
Limited

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

Excellent

You did not make any spelling or grammatical mistakes.
Proficient

You have some spelling and grammatical mistakes.
Acceptable

You have several spelling and grammatical mistakes.
Limited

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




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