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Descriptive Writing 
Descriptive Writing
Students will complete a descriptive writing promt using their five senses to create a descriptive essay. Writing will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, use of main idea and supporting details, spelling of high frequency words, plural and possessive noun use, subject/verb tense and agreement
Rubric Code: C2XA9W7
By kikibz
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Descriptive Writing
  Excellent

4 pts

Average

3 pts

Below Average

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Relation to Topic

Excellent

Focuses on the topic and clearly addresses the purpose.
Average

Is generally related to the topic and purpose.
Below Average

Demonstrates an awareness of the topic and purpose, but may include material only slightly related.
Needs Improvement

Is only slightly related to the topic and purpose.
Details

Excellent

Demonstrates thorough knowledge -uses specific, original supporting details related to the main idea.
Average

Demonstrates basic knowledge - uses general supprting details related to the main idea.
Below Average

Demonstrates some knowledge - general supporting details are random with gaps that confuse the reader.
Needs Improvement

Demonstrates limited awareness - very few or no supporting details used.
Organization

Excellent

Has a logical structure that flows naturally with a distinct beginning, middle, and end.
Average

Has a logical order with an apparent beginning, middle, and end, although some lapses may occur.
Below Average

Shows an attempt at organizing around a beginning, middle, and end, but contains gaps that confuse the reader.
Needs Improvement

Exhibits little or no evidence of organizational structure with a beginning, middle, and end.
Language/Vocabulary

Excellent

Has a mature use of language with a consistent variety of adjectives and sentence patterns.
Average

Has language that is generally adequate with some adjectives and variety in sentences.
Below Average

Has limited vocabulary. Uses basic sentence structure with few or no adjectives; repetition in sentences.
Needs Improvement

Has limited or inappropriate vocabulary that obscures meaning.
Spelling

Excellent

Has no errors in commonly spelled words.
Average

Has 1 or 2 errors in commonly spelled words.
Below Average

Has 3 to 5 errors in commonly spelled words.
Needs Improvement

Has 6 or more errors in commonly spelled words.
Capitalization/Punctuation

Excellent

Has capital letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns. Has correct end punctuation.
Average

Has 1 or 2 errors in capitalization (at beginning of sentences and proper nouns) or end punctuation.
Below Average

Has 3 to 5 errors in capitalization (at beginning of sentences and proper nouns) or end punctuation.
Needs Improvement

Has 6 or more errors in capitlization (at beginning of sentences and proper nouns) or end punctuation.
Sentence Structure

Excellent

Has complete sentences.
Average

Has mostly complete sentences.
Below Average

Has some errors in sentence structure that distract the reader.
Needs Improvement

Has many errors in sentence structure that confuse the reader.




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