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Descriptive Writing - Modified Rubric 
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Descriptive Writing Rubric with Student-Friendly Language
Rubric Code: PA9A6X
By MsJonesDHH
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Below Basic

1 pts

Basic

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Organization

Below Basic

My paragraphs are missing more than 2 things.

I don't have transitions.

My pacing is too fast or too slow.
Basic

My paragraphs have at least 4 of the 5 requirements.

I tried to use some transitions.

My pacing is a little too fast or slow.
Proficient

My paragraphs have all 5 of the requirments.

My transitions work to make the paper smooth.

My pacing is okay.
Advanced

My introduction, body, and conclusion are very strong.

My transitions show how ideas connect.

My pacing is good - not too fast or slow.
Ideas/Content

Below Basic

I didn't make a picture of my topic in the reader's mind.

My details don't all fit.

I need to add a lot more information.
Basic

I made a little bit of a picture in the reader's mind.

I used some sensory details (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell).

Most of my details fit.
Proficient

I made a good, clear picture of my topic in the reader's mind.

I used good sensory details (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell).

All of my details fit.
Advanced

I made a very clear, interesting picture of the topic in the reader's mind.

I used a LOT of good, sensory details.

My details really fit.
Voice/Word Choice

Below Basic

My words are pretty general and boring.

I used the same words over and over.

My writing doesn't fit the purpose or audience.
Basic

I used some interesting words.

I didn't use the same words too many times.

My writing almost fits the purpose and audience.
Proficient

I used many interesting and specific words.

I used a good variety of words.

My writing fits the purpose and audience.
Advanced

I picked the perfect words to really describe my topic.

My writing fits the purpose, and it is really interesting to the audience.
Sentence Fluency

Below Basic

Some of my sentences are really hard to understand.

My sentences all follow the same patterns.
Basic

My sentences make sense. Most of them are complete. I might have 1 or 2 run-ons.

My sentences have some variety, but some follow the same pattern.
Proficient

My sentences are clear, complete, and easy to understand.

My sentences have good variety. Some are long, and some are short.
Advanced

My sentences are clear and easy to understand.
They are also natural and easy to read.

My sentences have good variety.
Capitals/Punctuation

Below Basic

I made many mistakes with capital letters and punctuation.
Basic

I left out a couple of capital letters or punctuation marks at the beginning/ends of sentences.

I had trouble with commas or proper nouns.
Proficient

I used mostly correct capitals and punctuation for:
-Beginning and ends of sentences
-Proper nouns
-Commas and apostrophes
Advanced

I used correct capitals and punctuation for:
-Beginning and ends of sentences
-Proper nouns
-Commas and apostrophes
Spelling

Below Basic

I made many spelling errors.

My spelling errors are very distracting.
Basic

I made several spelling errors.

My spelling errors are a little bit distracting.
Proficient

Most of my words are spelled correctly.

Spelling errors do not distract the reader.
Advanced

Most or all of my words are spelled correctly.

If I made a mistake, it was on a tricky or uncommon word.



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  • Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, Sentence Fluency, Content

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