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Journal or paragraph Descriptive writing 1

Journal or paragraph writing

Evaluation of writing assignments of one paragraph, focus on descriptive words

Rubric Code: SX447B2

By kcrockower

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Very well written 4 pts	Clearly written ideas 3 pts	Good ideass 2 pts	Brief Response 1 pts
Clearly communicated topic idea	Very well written Introduction and concluding sentences clearly communicate topic:____________. At least 4 to 12 sentences clearly supporting the introductory sentence. Sentences have no or minor grammar errors.	Clearly written ideas Introduction and concluding sentences communicate topic:____________. At least eight sentences which clearly support the introductory sentence.	Good ideass Introduction or beginning and concluding or ending sentences communicate topic:____________. With at least 4 sentences which indicate a connection to the introductory sentence.	Brief Response A beginning sentence about topic:___________. With at least 3 sentences that have a similar idea or ideas to clearly support the introductory sentence.
Modifiers and Sentence types	Very well written Uses a variety sentence types to clearly convey ideas. Used a variety of descriptive words (adjectives and adverbs) to enhance the meaning of each sentence.	Clearly written ideas Uses two or more sentence types to effectively convey ideas. Used a variety of descriptive and linking words (adjectives and adverbs) to enhance the meaning of most sentences.	Good ideass Uses one or more sentence types to convey ideas. Used a number of descriptive words and e few linking words (adjectives and adverbs) to help make many sentences clear sentences.	Brief Response Uses one or more sentence types to partially convey the idea of some sentences. Used a few of descriptive words (adjectives and adverbs) to enhance the meaning of few sentences.
Grammer and Mechanics of writing	Very well written Sentences have no or minor grammar errors. No or only inconsequencial spelling errors.	Clearly written ideas Sentences have few grammar errors which have limited impact on the clarity of ideas. Only inconsequencial spelling errors that have a limited impact on the ideas being expressed.	Good ideass Sentences have a few grammar errors which impact on the clarity of ideas. A few spelling errors that have a limited impact on the ideas being expressed.	Brief Response Sentences have grammar errors which impact on the clarity of ideas. Spelling errors that have a limited impact on the ideas being expressed.
Planning/organizing/brainstorming	Very well written Listed very clear descriptive words on their own. Generated at least 4 of their own clear and descriptive ideas for an introductory sentence, concluding sentence and body sentences.	Clearly written ideas Developed a list of their own descriptive words. Generated at least 4 clear ideas of their own ideas for an introductory sentence, concluding sentence and body sentences.	Good ideass Listed some of their own descriptive words. Generated 2 or more ideas of their own ideas for an introductory sentence, concluding sentence and body sentences	Brief Response Listed a few of their own descriptive words. Generated a few of their own ideas for an introductory sentence, concluding sentence and body sentences.

Keywords:

Varied sentence types, variety of descriptive words, clearly written sentences

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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