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6-8 Grade Descriptive Essay 
6-8 Grade Descriptive Essay
A General Rubric to evaluate Middle School descriptive writing
Rubric Code: SX694C5
By RomonaChetty
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Descriptive Writing
Write a 200 word descriptive essay
  Above grade level

Excellent/Good

10 pts

Proficient

Good/Average

8 pts

Emerging

Average/Needs Improvement

6 pts

Below grade level

In Need of Major Revision

4 pts

Central Idea

topic and Central/ main idea
Above grade level

The topic is clear through the paper, and the main idea is clear and stated in the first paragraph as the topic sentence.
Proficient

The topic is very clear, but the main idea is not stated.
Emerging

The topic is somewhat clear, but the main idea in not easily identified.
Below grade level

There is no clear topic throughout the paper, and the main idea is not stated.
Supporting Ideas

supporting details
Above grade level

The body supports the topic; ideas are focused and detailed appropriately.
Proficient

The body is generally connected to the topic but the ideas are somewhat limited in scope. Sometimes lacking detail.
Emerging

Ideas not always connected to the topic. Lacking in detail and scope.
Below grade level

Purpose and main idea is unclear because the details do not support them.
Organization

Introduction & conclusion; structure
Above grade level

There are at least 5 paragraphs with introductory & concluding paragraphs and at least 2 supporting paragraphs. Introduction grabs the reader's attention (hook) and the conclusion gives a clear ending and or restates the main idea.
Proficient

There is a paragraph missing or one or more paragraphs do not support the topic.
The introduction attempts to "grab" the reader, but needs modification, and/or the conclusion is somewhat weak.
Emerging

There are 2 or more paragraphs missing or-

The introduction does not get the reader's attention. or-

The conclusion is weak or does not bring a close to the writing or restate the main idea.
Below grade level

There is no clear introduction and/or conclusion. The number of paragraphs is unclear or they are incorrectly formed.
Voice

Personality, sense of audience
Above grade level

Writing shows a personal view through emotion, humor, honesty, and personality.
Proficient

A personal view is evident but only in parts of the essay. Personality is limited.
Emerging

Voice may be non-existent. Writing seems mechanical.
Personality of writer is difficult to find.
Below grade level

Writing is flat or stiff.

Little or no hint of the writer behind the words.
Word Usage

Precision, effectiveness, vocabulary, figurative language
Above grade level

Descriptive, broad range of vocabulary, active verbs, adjectives, and vivid imagery, especially through figurative language.
Proficient

Use of verbs and adjectives but lacking in action and figurative language.
Emerging

Words are correct but mundane. Little use of adjectives.
Figurative language is attempted.
Below grade level

Limited range of words.
No figurative language is present.
Sentence Fluency

Rhythm, flow, sentence variety
Above grade level

Compound and complex sentences used often and appropriately and adds to the flow of the piece.
Proficient

Sentence variety is attempted but somewhat limited. Still fits the piece well.
Emerging

Many similar beginnings and patterns with very little use of compound and complex sentences.

Lacking in variety and rhythm.
Below grade level

Difficult to follow or read aloud.

Disjointed and confusing.

Little or no use of compound and complex sentences.
Conventions & Presentation

Neatness, spacing, spelling, captialization, grammar & punctuation.
Above grade level

The author followed assigned procedures carefully. Errors are few and minor.
Proficient

The author followed most assigned procedures. Errors do not interfere with understanding.
Emerging

Few procedures were followed. Frequent errors do interfere some with understanding.
Below grade level

Very little attempt is made to follow procedures.
Frequent, significant errors. Difficult to read and understand.




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