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Descriptive Paragraph
Descriptive Paragraph
Descriptive Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
C44872
By
dianawilson
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Criteria for Paragraph
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Introduction/Topic Sentence
Poor
The introduction/topic sentence does not introduce the topic, or it may not be a complete sentence.
Fair
Introduction/topic sentence introduces the topic, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Good
Introduction/topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging.
Excellent
Very well developed introduction/topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic to be described.
Details/Examples
Poor
Details/examples are either wrong or lacking. No vivid/sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.
Fair
There are details/examples, but they are either unclear or not presented from general to specific. Vivid/sense language is not used effectively, or the details do not create a dominant impression in the paragraph.
Good
Details/examples are clear and presented from general to specific, but they are not well developed. Vivid/sense language is not used as effectively as it could be used to create imagery for the reader.
Excellent
Details/examples in the paragraph are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid/ sense language that creates a dominant impression.
Organization/Structure
Poor
No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
No sense language and no imagery.
Fair
Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Good
Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent
Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the paragraph and provides a vivid description of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
word choice.
Poor
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
The word choice is inadequate.
Fair
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While sense language is used, it is not very effective in creating imagery
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of sense language to create imagery.
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Sense language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being described.
Mechanics
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Fair
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Keywords:
Descriptive Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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