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Descriptive Paper
Students will compose a descriptive paper bringing an inanimate object to life using figurative language and the senses.
Rubric Code:
E34686
By
Kathielen
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate
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Exceptional
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Introduction
Exceptional
~ Introduction begins with one of the four attention grabbers we discussed in class.
~ Introduction includes a strong thesis that clearly previews the paper for the reader.
~ Introduction has strong interest throughout, and has the reader "wanting" more.
Good
~ Introduction begins with one of the four attention grabbers we discussed in class.
~ Introduction includes a thesis that generally previews the paper for the reader.
~ Introduction has interest yet does not leave reader "wanting" more.
Fair
~ Introduction attempts to begin with one of the four attention grabbers we discussed in class.
~ Introduction attempts a thesis that fails to clearly preview the paper for the reader.
~ Introduction has fair interest throughout, readers could go either way with reading.
Poor
~ Introduction fails to begin with one of the four attention grabbers we discussed in class.
~ Introduction fails to include a strong thesis that clearly previews the paper for the reader.
~ Introduction has little to no interest throughout.
Development
Exceptional
~ Storyline is developed effectively, creates an interest for the reader throughout.
Good
~ Storyline is developed effectively, creates an interest for the reader throughout.
Fair
~ Storyline is developed fairly, does not create interest for the reader throughout.
Poor
~ Storyline is poorly developed, fails to create interest for the reader throughout.
Flow/Continuity
Exceptional
~ Paper has variety in sentences to enhance paper.
~ Transitions are used effectively and accurately to enhance flow and continuity to the paper.
~ Paper includes lead in for all body paragraphs.
Good
~ Paper has some variety in sentences to enhance paper.
~ Some transitions are used effectively and accurately to enhance flow and continuity to the paper.
~ Paper includes lead in for five - seven body paragraphs.
Fair
~ Paper has little variety in sentences to enhance paper.
~ Few transitions are used effectively and accurately to enhance flow and continuity to the paper.
~ Paper includes lead in for three - four body paragraphs.
Poor
~ Paper has no variety in sentences to enhance paper.
~ Simple or no transitions are used effectively and accurately to enhance flow and continuity to the paper.
~ Paper includes lead in for two or less body paragraphs.
Word Choice
Exceptional
~ Word choice is at grade level and individual ability level.
~ Words are interesting and used correctly and effectively.
Good
~ Word choice is at grade level and individual ability level.
~ Words are interesting and used correctly and effectively.
Fair
~ Word choice is at grade level and individual ability level.
~ Words are interesting and used correctly and effectively.
Poor
~ Word choice is at grade level and individual ability level.
~ Words are interesting and used correctly and effectively.
Figurative Language
Exceptional
~ Paper includes figurative language effectively and correctly. Figurative language does not take away from paper.
Good
~ Paper includes some figurative language effectively and correctly. Figurative language does not take away from paper.
Fair
~ Paper includes little figurative language; it may not be use effectively and/or correctly. Figurative language begins to take away from paper.
Poor
~ Paper includes little to no figurative language effectively and correctly. Figurative language is either overused and takes away from paper.
Mechanics / TABOO Words
Exceptional
~ Paper is flawless of mechanical errors and TABOO words.
~ No sentences begin with pronouns.
Good
~ Paper has one or two mechanical errors and/or TABOO words.
~ One or two sentences begin with pronouns.
Fair
~ Paper has three or four mechanical errors and/or TABOO words.
~ Three or four sentences begin with pronouns.
Poor
~ Paper has five or more mechanical errors and/or TABOO words.
~ Five or more sentences begin with pronouns.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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