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Figurative Language

Descriptive Writing Rubric with Figurative Language

Students will describe an item in nature of their choice and describe it by using sensory details. Writing will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, use of main idea and supporting details, spelling, grammar usage, and figurative language such as with similes and personification. Also the writing may include metaphors.

Rubric Code: PX85473

By georgewife

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Descriptive Writing: Spooky House
	Advanced 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Below Basic 1 pts
Mechanics	Advanced The writing is free of capitalization & punctuation errors. Sentences are complete and there are no run-on sentences. There are no spelling errors.	Proficient The writing has 1 or 2 capitalization & punctuation errors. There are 1 or 2 run-on sentences, and 1 or 2 misspelled words.	Basic The writing has 3 or more capitalization, punctuation errors and run-on sentences, or misspellings.	Below Basic The writing has many errors in capitalization, punctuation errors, and run-on sentences. There are multiple words spelled incorrectly.
Figurative Language	Advanced The writing makes excellent use of figurative language such as similes and personification to make a more descriptive writing. There are 4 or more examples present.	Proficient The writing makes good use of figurative language such as similes and personification to make a more descriptive writing. There are 2 or 3 examples present.	Basic The writing makes use of 1 example of figurative language.	Below Basic The writing has no figurative language examples.
Word Choice	Advanced The writing has many examples of specific and interesting nouns and verbs. There are no general nouns or verbs present. Descriptive language is used to make the reader experience and visualize what is happening.	Proficient The writing has examples of specific and interesting nouns and verbs. 2 or 3 general nouns or verbs are still present. Descriptive langage is used to make the reader visualize what is happening, but there are places where revision would have made the writing stronger.	Basic The writing has 4 or more general nouns and verbs. Descriptive language is present, but it is minimal. The reader has a difficult time visualizing what is happening. Much more revision should have been done.	Below Basic The writing has many general nouns and verbs left. Little to no attempt has been made to add descriptive words and specific nouns and verbs. Writing does not paint a picture for the reader. Little to no revision is evident.