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Descriptive Essay 
Descriptive Essay
Rubric Code: LX68BA4
By MrsBets
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Narrative
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs attention

1 pts

Introductory Paragraph

Excellent

This paragraph begins with a question or dramatic statement, as instructed. There is a clear topic introduced.

There are at least 5 sentences.
Good

This paragraph begins with a somewhat dramatic sentence; however, the topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.

There are not at least 5 sentences
Fair

This paragraph does not begin with a question or dramatic statement and the topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.

There are not 5 sentences
Needs attention

This paragraph does not begin with a question or dramatic statement. There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.

There are not 5 sentences.
Middle Paragraph(s)

Excellent

The writer's use of vivid verbs and adjectives animate the story. The writer has put in a lot of effort to use the right words or phrases to catch the reader's attention through description.
Good

The writer's good use of vivid verbs and adjectives helps the story. The writer has put in some effort to use the right words or phrases to catch the reader's attention.
Fair

The writer uses a few vivid verbs and adjectives. The writer did not put much effort in to find the best word or phrase.
Needs attention

The writer uses simple verbs and scarce adjectives. It seems the writer wrote what came to mind and did not take time to be descriptive.
Time Order

Excellent

Paragraph has good organization, events are time ordered, sharp sense of beginning and end. Correct time order transition words or phrases are used.
Good

Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. Some time order transition words/phrases are used.
Fair

Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Time order transition words/phrases are not always evident
Needs attention

Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of time order transition words/phrases.
Concluding Paragraph

Excellent

The concluding paragraph restates the topic from the introductory paragraph and clearly states the topic.
Good

The concluding paragraph contains somewhat clear statements about the topic that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.
Fair

The concluding paragraph is not a clear statement of the topic and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence.
Needs attention

There is no clear re-statement of the topic.
Conventions

Excellent

Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.
Good

Writing contains one or two consistent 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.





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