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Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grade 9) 
Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grade 9)
Rubric Code: PX94527
By mr_english1986
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs attention

1 pts

Topic Sentence
4 pts

Excellent

The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
Good

The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.
Fair

The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.
Needs attention

The topic sentence is missing or is not included at the start of the paragraph.
Proof of Description (x2)
8 pts

Excellent

Amazing adjectives describe the topic and support most of the five senses. At least three or more examples of figurative language are used. (Eg. simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, etc.) The setting or situation is clear.
Good

Some strong adjectives describe the topic and support some of the five senses. At least two or three examples of figurative language are used. (Eg. simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, etc.) The setting or situation is fairly clear.
Fair

An attempt at strong adjectives is made to describe the five senses. However, the "sense" language is not developed or the figurative language is lacking and/or missing. The setting or situation is not clear.
Needs attention

Few adjectives are used and/or no figurative language is present, or the setting or situation is unclear.
Organization
4 pts

Excellent

The paragraph has excellent organization. The sentences and transitions are well structured. The paragraph is easy to read.
Good

The paragraph contains mostly well ordered sentences with smooth transitions.
Fair

The paragraph is confusing to read and has limited use of transitions. The events jump around too much.
Needs attention

The paragraph is hard to read; the events are not organized, and make little sense.
Concluding Statement
4 pts

Excellent

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.
Good

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.
Fair

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence.
Needs attention

There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Mechanics
4 pts

Excellent

You did not make any spelling or grammatical mistakes. You included a title and indented the paragraph
Good

You have some spelling and grammatical mistakes. You included a title and indented the paragraph.
Fair

You have several spelling and grammatical mistakes. You did not include a title and/or forgot to indent your paragraph.
Needs attention

It is difficult to read and understand your paragraph, there is no evidence of editing.




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