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DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY 
DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY
Evaluates a descriptive essay
Rubric Code: W2523X8
By kleinpm
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Descriptive Essay
  Excellent

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Unsatisfactory

5 pts

Points Earned

(N/A)

Organization/Structure

Excellent

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the narrative. Effective use of transitions.
Good

Organization is clear. Transitions are present but could be used more effectively.
Fair

Fair progression of ideas. Transitions are used inadequately.
Unsatisfactory

Poor organization of points. Weak structure. Transitions are not used.
Points Earned
Content

Excellent

Main points in story are fully developed. There is evidence of creative thought. Clear point of view.
Good

Well developed main points. Clear point of view.
Fair

There are clear points, but they lack detail and are not fully developed. Points/action not very interesting. Point of view not clear.
Unsatisfactory

Details are lacking. No evidence of original and creative thought. No clear point of view.
Points Earned
Vocabulary

Excellent

Uses sophisticated vocabulary to describe the setting or character vividly. Incorporates the five senses, skillfully using active verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
Good

Uses mature vocabulary to describe the setting or character well. Incorporates at least four of the five sense, and makes good use of adverbs and adjectives.
Fair

Uses adequate, basic vocabulary to describe the setting or character. Incorporates some of the sense and uses some adjectives and adverbs.
Unsatisfactory

Uses simple vocabulary to describe the setting or character. Makes some attempt at using adjectives and adverbs.
Points Earned
Style

Excellent

Writing is fluent and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is consistent and words well chosen. Essay is unified.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Diction is consistent. Essay is unified.
Fair

Writing is fair. Sentence structure is weak and not unified. Diction is not very consistent or appropriate.
Unsatisfactory

Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Not unified. Inappropriate diction.
Points Earned
Mechanics

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling and grammar.

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Good

Punctuation, spelling and grammar are generally correct with minor errors.
Fair

Some major errors in punctuation, grammar and spelling.
Unsatisfactory

Too many major errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Points Earned
FINAL GRADE



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