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A descriptive paragraph paints a picture with words.

Rubric Code: X24WW64

By Kplant

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Public Rubric

Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
	Extending 4 pts	Applying 3 pts	Developing 2 pts	Beginning 1 pts
Introduction: First Sentences	Extending The introduction is exciting and grabs the reader's attention. It skillfully shows the reader what the piece is about.	Applying The introduction clearly shows the reader what the piece is about.	Developing The introduction simply states the topic of the piece.	Beginning The introduction is unconnected to the piece or an introduction is not present.
Juicy Adjectives	Extending The piece contains more juicy adjectives than the student's grade.	Applying The piece contains as many juicy adjectives as the student's grade.	Developing The piece contains less juicy adjectives than the student's grade.	Beginning The piece contains no juicy adjectives.
Vivid Verbs	Extending The piece contains more vivid verbs than the student's grade.	Applying The piece contains as many vivid verbs as the student's grade.	Developing The piece contains less vivid verbs than the student's grade.	Beginning The piece contains no vivid verbs.
Descriptive Language	Extending Descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses.	Applying Some descriptive words are used to describe the topic.	Developing An attempt of descriptive words are used to describe the topic.	Beginning No descriptive words are used to describe the topic.
Paragraph Orgainization	Extending Paragraph has good organization. Clear beginning, middle, and end. Transition words or phrases are used.	Applying Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. Some spatial order transition words/phrases are used.	Developing Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Spatial order transition words/phrases are not always evident.	Beginning Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of timespatial order transition words/phrases.
Concluding Statement	Extending The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.	Applying 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.	Developing 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.	Beginning There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Conventions	Extending Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. No spelling errors.	Applying Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Developing Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.	Beginning Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.

Keywords:

descriptive, vivid verbs, juicy adjectives

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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