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Descriptive Writing
Descriptive Writing
Students will complete a descriptive writing promt using their five senses to create a descriptive essay. Writing will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, use of main idea and supporting details, spelling of high frequency words, plural and possessive noun use, subject/verb tense and agreement
Rubric Code:
G474B7
By
hrevelles
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Descriptive Writing
Excellent
4 pts
Average
3 pts
Below Average
2 pts
Needs Improvement
1 pts
Relation to Topic
Excellent
Focuses on the topic and clearly addresses the purpose.
Average
Is generally related to the topic and purpose.
Below Average
Demonstrates an awareness of the topic and purpose, but may include material only slightly related.
Needs Improvement
Is only slightly related to the topic and purpose.
Details
Excellent
Demonstrates thorough knowledge -uses specific, original supporting details related to the main idea.
Average
Demonstrates basic knowledge - uses general supprting details related to the main idea.
Below Average
Demonstrates some knowledge - general supporting details are random with gaps that confuse the reader.
Needs Improvement
Demonstrates limited awareness - very few or no supporting details used.
Organization
Excellent
Has a logical structure that flows naturally with a distinct beginning, middle, and end.
Average
Has a logical order with an apparent beginning, middle, and end, although some lapses may occur.
Below Average
Shows an attempt at organizing around a beginning, middle, and end, but contains gaps that confuse the reader.
Needs Improvement
Exhibits little or no evidence of organizational structure with a beginning, middle, and end.
Language/Vocabulary
Excellent
Has a mature use of language with a consistent variety of adjectives and sentence patterns.
Average
Has language that is generally adequate with some adjectives and variety in sentences.
Below Average
Has limited vocabulary. Uses basic sentence structure with few or no adjectives; repetition in sentences.
Needs Improvement
Has limited or inappropriate vocabulary that obscures meaning.
Spelling
Excellent
Has no errors in commonly spelled words.
Average
Has 1 or 2 errors in commonly spelled words.
Below Average
Has 3 to 5 errors in commonly spelled words.
Needs Improvement
Has 6 or more errors in commonly spelled words.
Capitalization/Punctuation
Excellent
Has capital letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns. Has correct end punctuation.
Average
Has 1 or 2 errors in capitalization (at beginning of sentences and proper nouns) or end punctuation.
Below Average
Has 3 to 5 errors in capitalization (at beginning of sentences and proper nouns) or end punctuation.
Needs Improvement
Has 6 or more errors in capitlization (at beginning of sentences and proper nouns) or end punctuation.
Sentence Structure
Excellent
Has complete sentences.
Average
Has mostly complete sentences.
Below Average
Has some errors in sentence structure that distract the reader.
Needs Improvement
Has many errors in sentence structure that confuse the reader.
Subjects:
English
Types:
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