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iRubric: Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing

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Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grades 6-8) Rubric Code: X234CAX By teach001 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
Topic Sentence	4 The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.	3 The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.	2 The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.	1 There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Proof of Description	4 Descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses. At least one similie or metaphor was used. The setting was clear.	3 Some descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses. At least one similie or metaphor was used and the setting was clear.	2 An attempt at descriptive words was used to describe the the five senses. However, the "sense" language was not developed or a similie or metahphor was missing, and/or the setting was not clear.	1 Few descriptive words are used and/or no similie and metaphore was present or the setting was unclear.
Organization	4 Paragraph has good organization. The sentences and transitions were well structured. The Paragraph was easy to read.	3 Your paragraph contained mostly well ordered sentences. with smooth transitions.	2 Your paragraph was confusing to read and had limited use of transitions. The events jump around too much.	1 Your paragraph was hard to read, the events were not organized, and make little sense.
Concluding Statement	4 The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.	3 The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.	2 The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence.	1 There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Mechanics	4 You did not make any spelling or grammatical mistakes. You included a title and indented the paragraph	3 You have some spelling and grammatical mistakes. You included a title and indented the paragraph.	2 You have several spelling and grammatical mistakes. You did not include a title and/or forgot to indent your paragraph.	1 It is difficult to read and understand your paragraph, there is no evidence of editing.