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Descriptive Writing Rubric

Students will describe a picture of their choice.

Rubric Code: NXW24B8

By katiewirth1973

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Descriptive Writing- Photo description
	5 pts	3 pts	1 pts	0 pts
Language Usage	5 The writing contains two or more examples of figurative language as well as identifiable examples of descriptive vocabulary	3 The writing contains one example of figurative language as well as identifiable examples of descriptive vocabulary	1 The writing contains one example of figurative language and no identifiable examples of descriptive vocabulary	0 The writing contains no examples of descriptive vocabulary
Grammar	5 The writing contains proper use of Plural Nouns, Possessive Nouns, Subject/Verb Agreement and Verb Tense Agreement	3 The writing contains some errors in use of Plural Nouns, Verbs and describing words.	1 The writing contains many errors in use of Plural Nouns, Verbs and describing words or few describing words are used.	0 Grammar completely ignored
Spelling Spell check is your friend!	5 The writing is free of spelling errors	3 The writing has only 1 spelling error.	1 The writing has only 2 spelling errors.	0 The writing has several spelling errors.
Content Did you follow my instructions?	5 Picture is described in detail. All questions are answered. Photo includes at least one person or an animal. Background is described.	3 Picture is described in detail, but not questions are answered. Missing information.	1 Description is vague, details are missing, lack of effort.	0 Picture does not contain a person/animal, or doesn't have enough action going on to describe (student didn't follow instructions).