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Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing

A descriptive paragraph paints a picture with words.

Rubric Code: Z8XX8B

By AbbyCardwell

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, Undergraduate

Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs attention 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Excellent The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.	Good The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.	Fair The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.	Needs attention There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Support/Details The paragraph should contain at least 7 sentences.	Excellent Topic is supported by 5 different, specific details.	Good Topic is supported by 4 different, specific details.	Fair Topic is supported by 2-3 different, specific details.	Needs attention There is only 1 detail discussed.
Proof of Description Use 5 descriptive words from the sense matrix.	Excellent 5 Descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses.	Good 4 descriptive words are used to describe the topic.	Fair 3-2 descriptive words are used to describe the topic.	Needs attention 1 - 0 descriptive words are used to describe the topic.
Clauses Use 1 independent and dependent clause. Label with independent clause underlined 1, dependent clause underlined twice. Circle the dependent clause word.	Excellent An independent and dependent clause is used correctly and labeled. The sentence fits with the flow of the paragraph.	Good An independent and dependent clause is used correctly but not labeled. The sentence fits with the flow of the paragraph.	Fair An independent and dependent clause is used but incorrectly labeled. The sentence fits with the flow of the paragraph.	Needs attention There is no evidence of an independent and dependent clause.
Compound subject or predicate 1 compound subject or predicate is used in the paragraph.	Excellent 1 compound subject or predicate is used correctly in the paragraph.	Good 1 compound subject or predicate is used in the paragraph but interrupts the flow of ideas.	Fair 1 compound subject or predicate is used incorrectly within the sentence.	Needs attention There is no evidence of a compound subject or predicate.
Sentence Skills	Excellent Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.	Good Writing contains one or two grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Fair Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.	Needs attention Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.

Keywords:

descriptive, spatial order

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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