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Descriptive Paragraph

Descriptive Paragraph scoring rubric.

Rubric Code: T2W82W8

By millercall

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Criteria for Paragraph
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Introduction/Lead	Poor The introduction/lead does not introduce the topic, or it may not be a complete sentence.	Fair Introduction/lead introduces the topic, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it lacks detail and creativity.	Good Introduction/lead creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging.	Excellent Very well developed introduction/topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic to be described.
Details/poetic language	Poor Details/poetic language are either wrong or lacking. No vivid/sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.	Fair There are details/poetic language, but they are either unclear or not presented from general to specific. Vivid/sense language is not used effectively, or the details do not create a dominant impression in the paragraph.	Good Details/poetic language are clear and presented from general to specific, but they are not well developed. Vivid/sense language is not used as effectively as it could be used to create imagery for the reader.	Excellent Details/poetic language in the paragraph are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid/ sense language that creates a dominant impression.
Sentence flow/Use of language	Poor Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The sentence structure is simple.	Fair Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety.	Good Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Word choice is appropriate to express ideas.	Excellent Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being described.
Grammar and Conventions	Poor Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.	Fair Errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.	Good A few errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.	Excellent No or minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. They do not distract from the effectiveness of the paragraph.

Keywords:

Descriptive Paragraph, rubric, writing components

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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