iRubric: Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing

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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 is well organized and structured, using strong sensory language and descriptive details. Rubric Code: G8C77B By spignon Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
	Excellent 10 pts	Good 8 pts	Fair 7 pts	Needs attention 6 pts
Description	Excellent Sensory details and descriptive words are used to describe the place. Student creates an image in reader's mind using figurative language to compare.	Good Some descriptive words are used to describe the object, some sensory details are used and some figurative language phrases are used.	Fair An attempt of descriptive words are used to describe the topic. Only a few figurative language phrases are used to create an image in reader's mind.	Needs attention No descriptive words are used to describe the topic. No figurative language phrases used.
Support/Details	Excellent Topic is supported by three supporting descriptive details.	Good Topic is supported by a few supporting descriptive details.	Fair Topic is supported by general statements and vague, unrelated details.	Needs attention There is a slight attempt at support.
Comparative & Superlatives	Excellent Writing includes at least 3 comparative or superlatives adjectives/adverbs used correctly.	Good Writing includes 3 comparative or superlative adjectives/adverbs, but some are used incorrectly.	Fair Writing includes 2 comparative or superlative adjectives/adverbs, and at least one is used correctly.	Needs attention Writing includes 1 or fewer comparative or superlative adjectives/adverbs.
Conventions	Excellent Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.	Good Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Fair Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.	Needs attention Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.