Mood isn't attempted, audience isn't addressed, description doesn't appeal to more than one sense. Description doesn't create a vivid picture for the reader.
1 pts
Attempts to establish a mood, aware of audience, but doesn't explain in enough detail sometimes missing the purpose of the description. Some sensory words, but verbs might be flat or nouns not specific
2 pts
Exceeds expectations; creates a mood, shows awareness of audience, purpose of the description and a sensory experience
3 pts
Did I begin by describing the article of clothing’s overall effect?
Did I describe each component of the article of clothing?
Have I organized the details in a logical order?
Did I use vivid sensory details?
Do I define terms where necessary?
Did I follow standards of grammar, usage, and mechanics?