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Rubric: Descriptive Paragraph
Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph
A descriptive paragraph paints a picture with words. A descriptive paragraph is well organized and structured, using strong sensory language and descriptive details.
Rubric Code:
VX68869
By
cajones16
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
Excellent
14 pts
Good
11 pts
Satisfactory
8 pts
Unsatisfactory
2 pts
Not Present
0 pts
Title
Excellent
Title is creative, sparks
interest and is related to
the topic.
Good
Title is related to the topic
but needs to be more
creative.
Satisfactory
Title is present.
Unsatisfactory
Not Present
The paragraph has no title.
Topic Sentence
Excellent
The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It clearly introduces the subject and sets the scene.
Good
The topic sentence gives some clarity of the subject and scene.
Satisfactory
The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic and scene.
Unsatisfactory
Topic sentence is not clear.
Not Present
No topic sentence in the paragraph.
Descriptive Details
Excellent
Several relevant, telling,
quality details give the
reader important
information that allow the
reader to picture, smell,
feel, hear or imagine
tasting things described.
Good
Supporting details and
information are relevant,
but one key issue or part
of the description is
unsupported. There are a
few vivid details in the
essay.
Satisfactory
Supporting details and
information are relevant,
but several key issues or
are unsupported. There are
details but they do not help
the reader imagine they are
involved.
Unsatisfactory
Supporting details and
information are typically
unclear or not related to
the topic. There are no or
barely any vivid details in
the essay.
Not Present
Paragraph contains no descriptive supporting details.
Concluding Statement
Excellent
The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that summarizes the paragraph and clearly states the significance of the subject.
Good
The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear summary statement with a vague explanation of significance.
Satisfactory
The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence.
Unsatisfactory
The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and introduces a new topic.
Not Present
There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Organization
Excellent
Details and transition
words and phrases are
placed in a logical order
and the way they are
presented effectively
keeps the interest of the
reader.
Good
Details and transition
words and phrases are
placed in a logical order,
but the way in which they
are presented makes the
writing less interesting.
Satisfactory
Some details and transition
words and phrases are not
in a logical or expected
order, and this distracts the
reader.
Unsatisfactory
Many details are not in a
logical or expected order.
There is little sense that
the writing is organized.
The transitions between
ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
Not Present
Sentence Structure
Excellent
All sentences are well constructed
without using repetitive ideas throughout.
Good
Most sentences are well constructed
with complete thoughts.
Satisfactory
Most sentences are well constructed
but some are run-ons or are not
descriptive.
Unsatisfactory
Very few sentences are constructed well.
Not Present
Sentences do not have structure and are incomplete or rambling.
Sentence Variety
Excellent
At least one (1) compound sentence is used with two independent clauses, a coordinating conjunction and proper punctuation.
At least one (1) complex sentence is used correctly with one dependent clause, one independent clause and proper punctuation.
At least one (1) compound-complex sentence is used correctly with two independent clauses, one dependent clause, a coordinating conjunction, and proper punctuation.
Good
At least one (1) compound sentence is used with two independent clauses and one of the following: a coordinating conjunction or proper punctuation.
At least one (1) complex sentence is used correctly with one dependent clause and one independent clause. Minimal punctuation errors present.
At least one (1) compound-complex sentence is used correctly with two independent clauses and one dependent clause, but a coordinating conjunction or proper punctuation is missing.
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Two independent clauses not present.
Dependent clause or independent clause not present and improper punctuation.
Two independent clauses or dependent clause not present and coordinating conjunction or proper punctuation not present.
Not Present
Mechanics
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar or capitalization, but they do not distract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Satisfactory
A few errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Unsatisfactory
Several errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Not Present
Distracting and major errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization.
Keywords:
descriptive, spatial order
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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