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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.




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