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Descriptive Writing Assignment Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing A descriptive paragraph paints a picture with words. A descriptive paragraph uses spatial order therefore, spatial order transitions must be used. Rubric Code: A5XWC9 By nmcmillan Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Descriptive Writing
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs attention 1 pts
Figurative Language	Excellent Figurative language is used to enhance the text. Several literary devices have been included.	Good Figurative language is present, but sparse.	Fair Figurative language has been used, but incorrectly.	Needs attention There is no use of figurative language.
Precise Language	Excellent Topic is supported by many specific details.	Good Topic is supported by a few specific details.	Fair Topic is supported by general statements.	Needs attention There is a slight attempt at support.
Sensory Details	Excellent Descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses.	Good Some descriptive words are used to describe the topic.	Fair An attempt of descriptive words are used to describe the topic.	Needs attention No descriptive words are used to describe the topic.
Logical Progression	Excellent Paragraph has good organization. Logical progression and transition words or phrases are used.	Good Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. There is some logical progression and transition words/phrases are used.	Fair Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Transition words/phrases are not always evident.	Needs attention Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of transition words/phrases.
Conventions	Excellent Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.	Good Writing contains one or two 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.