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Descriptive Essay 
6-8 Grade Descriptive Essay
A General Rubric to evaluate Middle School descriptive writing
Rubric Code: Y87637
By joramm1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Descriptive Writing
 

Excellent/Good

4 pts


Good/Average

3 pts


Average/Needs Improvement

2 pts


In Need of Major Revision

1 pts

Word Choice (X2)

4

Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.
3

Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.
2

Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair.
1

Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the readers interest.
Sensory Details

4

Many vivid sensory details that help the reader to visualize the topic. All the details relate to the central focus and are appropriate to the audience. The writer appeals to at least three different senses.
3

Sensory details help the reader to visualize the topic. Most details relate to the central focus and are appropriate to the audience. The writer appeals to 2 or 3 different senses.
2

Some sensory details are used. Extra details are added that are not needed. The writer appeals to only 1 or 2 senses.
1

Few sensory details are used. The description does not help readers to visualize the topic. The writer only appeals to 1 or 2 senses.
Figurative Language

4

Many examples of figurative language (especially metaphors and similes) are used to help the reader visualize the topic. The figurative language adds to the writing and is not forced. (At least 3)
3

Some examples of figurative language (especially metaphors and similes) are used to help the reader visualize the topic. The figurative language usually adds to the writing and is not forced. (At least 2 or 3)
2

Some examples of figurative language (especially metaphors and similes) are used to help the reader visualize the topic. The figurative language sometimes adds to the writing and is not forced. (1 or 2 used)
1

Few examples of figurative language (especially metaphors and similes) are used to help the reader visualize the topic. The figurative language does help the reader to visualize the topic.(1 or 2 used)
Organization

4

Details are placed in a logical order (spatial, importance, chronological) and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. There is a well developed opening and closing sentence.
3

Details are placed in a logical order (spatial, importance, chronological) but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting. There is an opening and closing sentence.
2

Some details are not placed in a logical order (spatial, importance, chronological) and this distracts the reader. The opening and closing sentence are present but do not add to the writing.
1

Many details are not placed in a logical order (spatial, importance, chronological) and this distracts the reader. The opening and closing sentence are not present or they do not add to the writing.
Overall Impression

4

There is one clear, well-focused topic. The theme/topic of the piece stands out and is supported by detailed information.
3

The theme/topic of the piece is clear but the supporting information is too general to support this.
2

The theme/topic of the piece is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.
1

The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. There is no overall theme/topic.
Conventions

4

There are 0-1 mistakes in spelling, capitalization, common/proper nouns etc.
3

There are 2-3 mistakes in spelling, capitalization, common/proper nouns etc.
2

There are 4-5 mistakes in spelling, capitalization, common/proper nouns etc.
1

There are 5 or more mistakes in spelling, capitalization, common/proper nouns etc.
Rough Drafts

4

Student attached all rough drafts appropriately with checklists. The drafts show a conscience effort to improve writing.
3

Student attached most rough drafts appropriately with checklists. The drafts show an effort to improve writing.
2

Student attached some rough drafts appropriately with checklists. The drafts show an attempt to improve writing.
1

Student attached a limited amount of their rough drafts appropriately with checklists. The drafts show limited attempts to improve writing.




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