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Rubric S/M Descriptive Elementary Paragraph Writing 
Rubric S/M Descriptive Elementary Paragraph Writing
Assessment of Elementary Level Writing - 3rd Grade, Simile/Metaphor
Rubric Code: B4CA66
By lnobel
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Exemplary

5 pts

Thorough

4 pts

Acceptable

3 pts

Partial

2 pts

Minimal

1 pts

Content

Exemplary

Student has written at least 3 supporting details AND all sentences are on topic.
Thorough

Student has written at least 3 supporting details BUT only 2 sentences are on topic.
Acceptable

Student has written at least 3 supporting details BUT only 1 sentence is on topic.
Partial

Student has attempted to write supporting details BUT none are on topic.
Minimal

The are no supporting details.
Writing Process

Exemplary

Students completed all 5 steps in writing process.
Thorough

Students completed 4 out of 5 steps in the writing process.
Acceptable

Students completed 3 out of 5 steps in the writing process.
Partial

Students completed 1 to 2 steps in the writing process.
Minimal

The writing process is incomplete.
Topic Sentence

Exemplary

Main topic is clearly stated in a complete opening sentence with correct sentence structure.
Thorough

Main topic is stated in an opening sentence but sentence structure is not correct.
Acceptable

Main topic is not clearly stated but sentence structure is correct.
Partial

Main topic is not clearly stated. Sentence structure is not correct.
Minimal

No topic sentence is included in the paragraph.
Organization

Exemplary

Paragraph has a topic sentence, detail sentences in logical order, and a concluding sentence.
Thorough

Paragraph is missing either the topic sentence or concluding sentence. Details are in logical order.
Acceptable

Paragraph is missing both topic sentence and concluding sentence. Detials are in logical order.
Partial

Paragraph is missing both topic and concluding sentences and the details are not in logical order.
Minimal

Lack of organization makes this paragraph difficult to understand.
Spelling

Exemplary

There are 0 spelling errors.
Thorough

There are 1-2 spelling errors.
Acceptable

There are 3 spelling errors.
Partial

There are more than 3 spelling errors.
Minimal

Many spelling errors make this paragraph difficult to read. Self-editing was not completed.
Grammar & Punct./Capt.

Exemplary

Paragraph has 0 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
Thorough

Paragraph has 1-2 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
Acceptable

Paragraph has 3 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
Partial

Paragraph has more than 3 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
Minimal

Self-editing was not completed and so many errors hinder the flow of the paragraph.
Simile/Metaphor

Exemplary

Paragraph has 2 or more similes or metaphors. Each is used correctly and makes sense.
Thorough

Paragraph has at least 1 simile or metaphor. At least 1 is used correctly and makes sense.
Acceptable

Paragraph has an attempt to use one simile or metaphor. Simile or metaphor may not be used correctly but makes sense.
Partial

Little to no attempt at using a simile or metaphor is made. Simile or metaphor is not used correctly and does not make sense.
Minimal

No simile or metaphor are included in this paragragh.



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