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The Animal in Me 
Nature Comes to Life
Rubric Code: V6W389
By kcopland
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Nature Comes to Life
  Outstanding

3 pts

Acceptable

2 pts

Needs Work

1 pts

Missing

0 pts

Introduction/Lead

Outstanding

Creative lead/introduction draws the reader in.
Acceptable

Lead/Introduction does not begin with "The animal I am most like is..." or something similar but may be lacking in creativity.
Needs Work

Lead/Introduction begins with "The animal I am most like is..." or something similar.
Missing

No Lead/Introduction
Sensory Detail

Outstanding

Use of sensory detail draws the reader into the scene creating vivid images the reader can experience in their own mind.
Acceptable

There is sensory detail throughout the description. The sensory detail includes colorful adjectives which help the reader imagine the animal in their own mind.
Needs Work

There is some sensory detail but not enough to help the reader appreciate the animal. Use of adjectives needs work.
Missing

Writing lacks sensory detail.
Figurative Language

Outstanding

There is a variety of figurative devices used throughout the writing. The devices chosen flow naturally and enhance the experience for the reader.
Acceptable

There is a variety of figurative devices used throughout the writing. Some devices chosen may be forced.
Needs Work

There is some use of figurative devices.
Missing

There are no figurative devices used.
Word Choice

Outstanding

Words are carefully chosen and thoughtfully placed creating a delightful sensory experience for the reader.
Acceptable

Some thought has gone into word choice but there may be awkward spots where word choice is forced.
Needs Work

Word choice is simplistic.
Missing

No Criteria
Editing

Outstanding

Work has been edited carefully for spelling and grammar (0-1 errors).
Acceptable

Work has been edited but there may be 2 or 3 errors.
Needs Work

There has been an attempt to edit but there are too many mistakes for the length of the writing.
Missing

There was no attempt to edit.




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