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Descriptive Paragraph 
Narrative Paragraph Rubric
Rubric Code: H36WB8
By irennachang
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Title of the Paper
10 %

Poor

No title is used.
Fair

The title of the paper is vague or states a general topic.
Good

The title of the paper states the subject of the paragraph, but it could be more creative.
Excellent

The title of the paper is very creative and clearly states the subject of the paragraph.
Topic Sentence
20 %

Poor

The topic sentence is not clear and/or it is not apparent.
Fair

The topic sentence does not effectively state the topic and/or the focus of the paragraph.
Good

The topic sentence states the topic and the controlling idea, but it could be more focused.
Excellent

The topic sentence clearly and effectively states the topic and the focus of the paragraph.
Introductory & Closing Sentences
10 %

Poor

There is no clear introductory sentence. There is no clear closing sentence, the paper just ends.
Fair
Good
Excellent

The introductory sentence grabs the attention of readers. The closing sentence is strong; it clearly reminds readers of the main idea and leaves them with something to think about.
Focus on Topic
20 %

Poor

The main idea is not clear, or there are very few details. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Fair

The main idea is somewhat clear. The supporting information is general and/or needs more detailed supporting information.
Good

The main idea is clear and focused. It is supported by detailed information.
Excellent

There is one clear, well-focused topic. The main idea stands out and is sufficiently supported by detailed information.
Description
20 %

Use of descriptive words (verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.)
Poor

The writer did not use any descriptive words to help readers picture what the described object or person looks like.
Fair

The writer uses some descriptive words and includes some adjectives to make topic seem real and vivid. The author does an okay job of painting a picture in the reader's mind.
Good

The writer is effective in his or her use of descriptive words and include adequate amount of adjectives and/or adverbs of manners throughout the paragraph to make his or her topic seem real and vivid. The author does a good job of painting a description in the readers' mind.
Excellent

The writer is very effective is his or her use of descriptive words and includes many adjectives and/or adverbs of manners throughout the paragraph to make his or her topic seem real and vivid. The author does a great job of painting a description in the reader's mind.
Grammar & Mechanics
10 %

(Grammar, Spelling, Word Choice, & Mechanics)
Poor

The writer makes many errors in grammar or spelling.

The writer rarely demonstrates proper word choices, causing the reader to become distracted from the topic.

Several major mechanical errors.
Fair

The writer makes several errors in grammar or spelling.

The writer occasionally demonstrates proper word choices that add to the quality of writing and enhance the overall meaning of the topic.

Several minor mechanical errors.
Good

The writer makes some errors in grammar or spelling.

For the most part, the writer demonstrates adequate word choices that add to the quality of writing and enhance the overall meaning of the topic.

Some minor mechanical errors.
Excellent

The writer makes no errors or a few errors in grammar or spelling.

The writer demonstrates excellent use of vocabulary
which adds to the quality of writing and enhances the overall meaning of the topic.

Very few minor mechanical errors.
Word Count
10 %

Poor

Less than 160 words or more than 290 words.
Fair

Less than 180 or more than 270 words.
Good

Less than 200 or more than 250 words.
Excellent

200-250 words




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