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Descriptive Essay
Descriptive Essay
Descriptive Essay
Rubric Code:
EXCA6BB
By
lucycopeland
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Descriptive Essay
Poor
1 pts
Below Average
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Above Average
4 pts
Ideas
Poor
The topic needs to be narrowed or expanded. Many more specific details are needed.
Below Average
The focus of the essay needs to be clearer, and more specific details are needed.
Good
The essay is descriptive with a clear focus. More specific details are needed.
Above Average
The essay is descriptive with a clear focus and specific details.
Organization
Poor
The beginning, middle, and ending all run together. Paragraphs and transitions are needed.
Below Average
The beginning and ending is weak. The middle needs a paragraph for each main point. More transitions are needed.
Good
The essay is divided into a beginning, middle, and ending. Some transitions are used.
Above Average
The beginning interests the reader. The middle supports the focus. The ending works well. Transitions are used.
Word Choice
Poor
General or missing words make this essay hard to understand the description.
Below Average
Too many general words are used. Specific adjectives are needed. Some words needs to be defined.
Good
Some nouns and adjectives could be more specific. Unfamiliar terms are defined.
Above Average
Specific nouns and adjectives make the essay clear and descriptive.
Sentence Flow
Poor
Many sentences are choppy or incomplete and need to be rewritten for clarity.
Below Average
Many short, choppy sentences needs to be combined to make a better variety of sentences.
Good
Most of the sentences read smoothly, but more variety is needed.
Above Average
The sentences read smoothly. Ideas flow from one to another in a logical pattern. A variety of sentences is used.
Spelling and Grammar
Poor
Many errors make the essay confusing and hard to read.
Below Average
Some errors confuse the reader.
Good
The essay has several errors in punctuation, spelling or grammar.
Above Average
The essay has none of very few errors in punctuation, spelling, or grammar.
Voice
Poor
The writer sounds unsure.
Below Average
The writer sometimes sounds unsure.
Good
The writer's voice sounds well-informed most of the time.
Above Average
The writer's voice sounds knowledgeable and confident.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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