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Decriptive Writing - "The Best Part of Me" 
Decriptive Writing - "The Best Part of Me"
Rubric Code: QXXCCWX
By josalynbell
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Reasoning

In my writing I need to:
- have good ideas connected to my topic (the best part of me)
- include detailed descritptions of the body part I choose
- have supporting facts and details
Level 1

I used only a few simple ideas that are not connected to the topic.
I used very few supporting details.
I did not include a simile.
Level 2

All of my ideas were connected to the topic.
I used sensory words.
I had many supporting details.
I used more than 1 simile.
Level 3

I had a detailed decription that paints a picture.
My ideas were usually connected to the topic.
I had enough supporting details.
I included a simile which enhanced my decription.
Level 4

I used simple ideas that were sometimes connected to my topic.
I used some supporting details, but not enough.
I included a simile, which somewhat realted to my description.
Communication

In my writing I need to:
- stick to the purpose (describing the best part of me.
- use a variety of vocabulary and sensory language
- use many different kinds of sentences
- start my sentences in many different ways
Level 1

The pupose is unclear.
My sentences are simple and most start the same way.
I didn't always use complete sentences.
Level 2

My purpose is clear.
I used a lot of sensory language.
There is a good mix of different kinds of sentences.
Level 3

My purpose was clear.
I used sensory language.
I use many kinds of sentences
My sentences started in different ways.
Level 4

The purpose is somewhat clear.
I didn't use enough sensory language.
There is some repeating sentences.
I sometimes used complete sentences.
I sometimes started my sentences in different ways.
Organization

In my writing I need to:
- decide whether this is a traditional or organic poem
I need to use figurative language
Level 1

My poem is unclear as to what type of poem it is. I have one example of figurative language.
Level 2

My poem is unclear as to what type of poem it is. I have 2 examples figurative language.
Level 3

My poem form is clear, and I have between 3-4 examples of figurative language in my poem.
Level 4

My poem form is exceptionally clear, and I have more than 4 examples of figurative language in my poem.
Conventions

In my writing I need to:
- use correct grammar, puntuation, capitaliztion and spell grade level words correctly
Level 1

In my writing I rarely:
used correct grammar, puntuation, and capitaliztion
I did not spell many grade level words correctly.
Level 2

In my writing:
almost or all of my grammar, puntuation, and capitaliztion was used correctly.
I have taken risks spelling ablove grade level words and I have almost no spelling errors.
Level 3

In my writing I remembered to:
use correct grammar, puntuation, and capitaliztion
I spelled grade level words correctly.
Level 4

In my writing I inconsistently:
used correct grammar, puntuation, and capitaliztion
I did not spell many grade level words correctly.




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