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Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing 
Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing
A descriptive paragraph paints a picture with words. A descriptive paragraph uses spatial order therefore, spatial order transitions must be used.
Rubric Code: FC9X3X
By jbblandford
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs attention

1 pts

Topic Sentence
10 pts

Excellent

The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
Good

The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.
Fair

The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.
Needs attention

There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Support/Details
10 pts

Excellent

Topic is supported by many specific details.
Good

Topic is supported by a few specific details.
Fair

Topic is supported by general statements.
Needs attention

There is a slight attempt at support.
Writer's Perspective
10 pts

Excellent

Paragraph has good organization. "You" and "I" are not used and a distanced perspective balances the description of the scene.
Good

Paragraph is organized, but may jump around. There may be a stray "I" or "You" but mostly free of narration.
Fair

Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. More than 1 "I" or "You" and the paper begins to read like a narrative, rather than a description.
Needs attention

Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. This paper reads like a narrative, and not at all like a distanced description of the scene.
Proofreading Skills
10 pts

Excellent

Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal errors.
Good

Writing contains one or two grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly, some fragments may be present.
Fair

Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors are present and fragmented sentences are obvious.
Needs attention

Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph. Fragmented sentences are numerous.
Proof of Description
10 pts

Excellent

Descriptive words and phrases are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses.
Good

Some descriptive words are used to describe the topic, but more could be added in future edits.
Fair

An attempt of descriptive words are used to describe the topic, but many more are necessary for the paper to be successful.
Needs attention

No descriptive words are used to describe the topic.



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