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stuffed animal descriptive paragraph Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing A descriptive paragraph paints a picture with words. Rubric Code: G7A453 By oursavior Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs attention 1 pts
Topic Sentence	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	Excellent Topic is supported by 4 - 5 specific details. The assignment was 5 sentences total, with 2 or more adjectives (juicy words) in each paragraph.	Good Topic is supported by 3 specific details. The assignment was 5 sentences total, with 2 or more adjectives (juicy words) in each paragraph.	Fair Topic is supported by 2 statements or details. The assignment was 5 sentences total, with 2 or more adjectives (juicy words) in each paragraph.	Needs attention There is a slight attempt at support, one detail is given or none are used.The assignment was 5 sentences total, with 2 or more adjectives (juicy words) in each paragraph.
Proof of Description	Excellent Descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses. At least two adjectives are used per sentence.	Good Some descriptive words are used to describe the topic. Two adjectives are used in most sentences.	Fair An attempt of descriptive words are used to describe the topic. One or no adjectives are used in some sentences.	Needs attention No descriptive words are used to describe the topic.
Sentence Skills	Excellent Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar. No spelling errors are noticed.	Good Writing contains one or two grammatical errors 1 - 3 spelling errors are made.	Fair Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors. 4 - 8 spelling errors are made.	Needs attention Writing does not use proper grammar . The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.
Punctuation	Excellent All punctuation (. , ? !) are used correctly throughout the paragraph.	Good There are punctuation (, . ? !) errors (1 - 2) in the paragraph.	Fair There are punctuation (. , ! ?) errors (3 - 5) in the paragraph.	Needs attention No punctuation is used correctly in the paragraph.