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Descriptive Writing for Describing Paintings 
Describe what you see in the paintings assigned to you. Remember to describe the following: Colours & Light, Brushstrokes, Composition, Line & Pattern. Use the descriptive words from the list you received for this activity.
Rubric Code: M22X622
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Descriptive Writing for Paintings
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Colours and Light

Poor

Uses few to none of the list words for Colours and Light from the Descriptive Words List.
Fair

Uses some of the list words for Colours and Light correctly from the Descriptive Words List, however only uses familiar words.
Good

Uses several unfamiliar words for Colours and Light correctly from the list words from the Descriptive Words List, therefore building vocabulary.
Excellent

Uses many of the words for Colours and Light correctly from the Descriptive Words List, therefore making a significant effort to build vocabulary in a creative and meaningful manner.
Brushstrokes

Poor

Uses few to none of the list words for Brushstrokes correctly from the Descriptive Words List.
Fair

Uses some of the list words for Brushstrokes correctly from the Descriptive Words List, however only uses familiar words
Good

Uses several unfamiliar words for Brushstrokes correctly from the list words from the Descriptive Words List, therefore building vocabulary.
Excellent

Uses many of the words for Brushstrokes correctly from the Descriptive Words List, therefore making a significant effort to build vocabulary in a creative and meaningful manner.
Composition

Poor

Little to no demonstration of "Rule of Thirds" or description of what is in the foreground, middle ground, and background. Little or no mention of any other Principle of Design, example Balance, as mentioned on the 7th, 8th, and 9th pages of handout.
Fair

Some demonstration of "Rule of Thirds" and description of what is in the foreground, middle ground, and background. Some mention of another Principle of Design, example Balance, as mentioned on the 7th, 8th, and 9th pages of handout.
Good

Good demonstration of "Rule of Thirds" and description of what is in the foreground, middle ground, and background. Thorough mention of another Principle of Design, example Balance, as mentioned on the 7th, 8th, and 9th pages of handout.
Excellent

Exceptional demonstration of "Rule of Thirds" and description of what is in the foreground, middle ground, and background. Exceptional description of another Principle of Design, example Balance, as mentioned on the 7th, 8th, and 9th pages of handout.
Line and Pattern

Poor

Uses few to none of the list words for Line and Pattern correctly from the Descriptive Words List.
Fair

Uses some of the list words for Line and Pattern correctly from the Descriptive Words List, however only uses familiar words
Good

Uses several unfamiliar words for Line and Pattern correctly from the list words from the Descriptive Words List, therefore building vocabulary.
Excellent

Uses many of the words correctly for Line and Pattern from the Descriptive Words List, therefore making a significant effort to build vocabulary in a creative and meaningful manner.
Sentence Structure and Punctuation

Poor

Few sentences are complete with proper punctuation, example appropriate use of periods, etc.
Fair

Some sentences are complete with proper punctuation, example appropriate use of periods, etc.
Good

Most sentences are complete with proper punctuation, example appropriate use of periods, etc.
Excellent

Almost all sentences are complete with proper punctuation, example appropriate use of periods, etc.
Spelling and Grammar

Poor

Few words are spelled properly and few sentences start with capital letters.
Fair

Some words are spelled properly and some sentences start with capital letters.
Good

Most words are spelled properly and most sentences start with capital letters.
Excellent

Almost all words are spelled properly and all sentences start with capital letters.
Creativity, Thought, & Effort

Poor

Little to no creative thought and little to no effort put forth.
Fair

Some creative thought and effort put forth.
Good

Significant amount of creative thought and effort put forth.
Excellent

Outstanding amount of creative thought and effort put forth.



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