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Journal or Multi-paragraph Descriptive writing 1

Journal or paragraph Descriptive writing 1

Evaluation of writing assignments of one paragraph, focus on descriptive words

Rubric Code: NX53B2C

By kcrockower

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Very well written 1 pts	Clearly written ideas 2 pts	Good ideass 3 pts	Brief Response 4 pts
Clearly communicated topic idea	Very well written Starting and ending sentences communicate topic:____________.	Clearly written ideas Introduction and concluding sentences communicate topic:____________. At least eight sentences which support the introductory sentence.	Good ideass Introduction and concluding sentences clearly communicate topic:____________. With at least 3 paragraphs which indicate a connection to the introductory sentence.	Brief Response Introduction and concluding sentences clearly communicate topic:____________. 3 to 5 paragraphs that have a idea or ideas that are clearly linked by introductory and concluding sentences.
Modifiers and Sentence types	Very well written With some accuracy created one to two sentence types Used only a few descriptive words (adjectives and adverbs) to enhance the meaning of each sentence.	Clearly written ideas Uses one or two sentences types to convey ideas. Used some descriptive words (adjectives and adverbs) to enhance the meaning of some sentences.	Good ideass Uses two or more sentence types to clearly convey ideas. Used a variety of descriptive and linking words (adjectives and adverbs) to enhance the meaning of most sentences.	Brief Response Uses a variety sentence types to convey ideas. Used a wide variety of descriptive and linking words or phrases (adjectives and adverbs) to enhance the meaning of sentences.
Grammer and Mechanics of writing	Very well written Sentences and paragraphs have grammar errors which impact on the clarity of ideas. Spelling errors that have a limited impact on the ideas being expressed.	Clearly written ideas Sentences and paragraphs have a number of grammar errors which have impact on the clarity of ideas. A few spelling errors that have a limited impact on the ideas being expressed.	Good ideass Sentences and paragraphs have a few grammar errors which have a limited impact on the clarity of ideas. Only inconsequential spelling errors that have a limited impact on the ideas being expressed.	Brief Response Sentences have no or minor grammar errors. No or only inconsequential spelling errors.
Planning/organizing/brainstorming	Very well written Listed a few of their own descriptive words. Generated a few of their own ideas for an introductory sentence, concluding sentence and body sentences	Clearly written ideas Listed some of their own descriptive words. Generated 2 or more ideas of their own ideas for an introductory sentence, concluding sentence and body sentences	Good ideass Developed a list of their own descriptive words. Generated at least 4 clear ideas of their own ideas for an introductory sentence, concluding sentence and body sentences	Brief Response Listed very clear descriptive words on their own. Generated at least 4 of their own clear and descriptive ideas for an introductory sentence, concluding sentence and body sentences

Keywords:

Varied sentence types, variety of descriptive words, clearly written sentences

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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