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Descriptive Essay 
Descriptive Snapshot
Rubric Code: U649CC
By wahlr2
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Exemplary

10 pts

Accomplished

8.75 pts

Developing

7.5 pts

Emerging

6.25 pts

Needs Improvement

5 pts

Elevation/Sophisitcation

effective sentence variety; awareness of audience, effective use of descriptive technique
Exemplary
Accomplished
Developing
Emerging
Needs Improvement
Language/Style

Strong & appropriate vocabulary; length & style; typographical errors
Exemplary
Accomplished
Developing
Emerging
Needs Improvement
Grammar/Mechanics

Fragments, Run-ons, Spellings, other grammatical errors, t
Exemplary
Accomplished
Developing
Emerging
Needs Improvement
Focus on Topic

Avoidance of Narrative, place/moment clearly established and appropriately limited
Exemplary
Accomplished
Developing
Emerging
Needs Improvement
Clear,consistent mood

Clear mood; avoidance of ambivalence; appropriate figurative language, strong sensory imagery, appropriate detailed description; Uses Show; don't tell technique
Exemplary
Accomplished
Developing
Emerging
Needs Improvement




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