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Sizzling Start Expository/Descriptive Writing Step 2 of 7 steps for writing success. Sizzling starts Rubric Code: MX7BX6X By patrickmoran Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Expository/Descriptive Writing
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Starts with the action.	1 The first sentence is only a little action or is unclear.	2 The first sentence has a little action.	3 The first sentence is action packed and grabs the readers attention.
variety of sentence lengths	1 The start only has short or long sentences.	2 The start has a little variety of sentence lengths.	3 The start has complex or compound sentence and at least one short sentence that has a stark effect.
Imagery	1 The words make sense but do not paint a word picture.	2 There is an attempt to paint word pictures but are a little clichéd.	3 The sentences create vibrant word pictures and might include techniques like symbols, metaphor or simile..