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6-8 Grade Descriptive Essay 
6-8 Grade Descriptive Essay
A General Rubric to evaluate Middle School descriptive writing
Rubric Code: F85W94
By abostic_01
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Descriptive Writing
 

Excellent/Good

10 pts


Good/Average

8 pts


Average/Needs Improvement

6 pts


In Need of Major Revision

4 pts

Ideas

Main theme, supporting details
10

The body supports the topic; ideas are focused and detailed appropriately.
8

The body is generally connected to the topic but the ideas are somewhat limited in scope. Sometimes lacking detail.
6

Ideas not always connected to the topic. Lacking in detail and scope.
4

Purpose and main idea is unclear.
Voice

Personality, sense of audience
10

Writing shows emotion, humor, honesty, personality.
8

Emotion is evident but only in parts of the essay. Personality is limited.
6

Voice may be non-existent. Writing seems mechanical.
Personality of writer is difficult to find.
4

Writing is flat or stiff.
Little or no hint of the writer behind the words.
Word Choice

Precision, effectiveness, vocabulary, figurative language
10

Descriptive, broad range of vocabulary, active verbs, adjectives, and imagery, especially through figurative language.
8

Use of verbs and adjectives but lacking in action and figurative language.
6

Words are correct but mundane. Little use of adjectives.
Figurative language is attempted.
4

Limited range of words.
No figurative language is present.
Organization

Introduction & conclusion; structure
10

Introduction grabs the reader's attention and there is a clear topic. The conclusion is a clear ending to the story.
8

The introduction attempts to "grab" the reader, but needs modification. The topic is clear.
The conclusion is somewhat weak.
6

The introduction does not get the reader's attention. No clear topic.
The conclusion does not bring a close to the writing.
4

There is no clear introduction &/or conclusion.
Sentence Fluency

Rhythm, flow, sentence variety
10

Compound and complex sentences used often and appropriately and adds to the flow of the piece.
8

Sentence variety is attempted but somewhat limited. Still fits the piece well.
6

Many similar beginnings and patterns with very little use of compound and complex sentences.
Lacking in variety and rhythm.
4

Difficult to follow or read aloud.
Disjointed and confusing.
Little or no use of compound and complex sentences.
Conventions & Presentation

Neatness, spacing, spelling, captialization, grammar & punctuation.
10

The author followed assigned procedures carefully. Errors are few and minor.
8

The author followed most assigned procedures. Errors do not interfere with understanding.
6

Few procedures were followed. Frequent errors do not interfere with understanding.
4

Very little attempt is made to follow procedures.
Frequent, significant errors. Difficult to read.




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