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Descriptive Essay first draft due 9/29; final draft 10/11.
Descriptive Essay first draft due 9/29; final draft 10/11.
Write a 5 paragraph descriptive essay about a real place that is part of a special memory. Use the writing techniques we have studied in class, including vivid verbs, figurative language, and sensory details. In the first paragraph, start with a descriptive hook, give a focus (setting, protagonist, purpose) and decide how best to organize your description, using transitions to guide your reader through the next 4 paragraphs. Use a first-person point-of-view and add imagination and emotion. Handwrite or type your first draft, and import your final draft into Moodle. Be sure to edit for spelling, grammar, mechanics and usage. Self-grade your writing on this rubric and hand in with your first draft. Hand in rubric and first draft on the day final draft is due.
Rubric Code:
F69A4X
By
Kerry54
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Descriptive Writing
Excellent
50 pts
Good
45 pts
Fair
40 pts
Poor
35 pts
Organization
Excellent
The description has 5 paragraphs, including an engaging hook, a clear focus and an appropriate organization, such as spatial, chronological, or order of importance. Transitions consistently help readers follow the organization. The 5th paragraph wraps up the description and provides perspective.
Good
The description has 5 paragraphs including a hook, focus and a clear organization, such as spatial, chronological, or order of importance. Transitions usually help readers follow the organization.
Fair
The description lacks either a hook or clear focus, has an organization, but either it needs improvement or it should be changed to a different organization. Some transitions are used, but more are needed.
Poor
The writing lacks a hook and focus, and does not have a noticeable organization. Transitions may be lacking, and the relationship between details may be hard to understand.
Elements of Description
Excellent
Vivid sensory imagery and figurative language help readers visualize the setting. All the details relate to the central focus and together create an emotional response. The writer creates a unique description that helps readers share the experience.
Good
Sensory imagery and figurative language help readers visualize the setting. Most details relate to the central focus. The writer creates a realistic description that readers can follow.
Fair
Some sensory imagery and figurative language are used, but more are needed. Extraneous details should be eliminated. The writer creates a description that tells about the experience rather than helps readers share it.
Poor
Little sensory imagery or figurative language is included. The description does not help readers visualize the setting.
Conventions/Revision
Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling
Excellent
Writing has few to no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is consistently careful and precise. Significant revisions from first draft to final draft.
Good
Writing contains only minor errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is usually careful and precise. Some revision from first draft to final draft.
Fair
Writing contains numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is often general, vague, or imprecise. Few revisions from first draft to final draft.
Poor
Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling hinder comprehension. Word choice is general and imprecise. No revisions or no first draft.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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