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Descriptive Essay 
Descriptive Essay
Rubric Code: J38289
By karenmallen
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Content

Excellent

The paper's content is organized, and the ideas and voice of the essay are creative. There is evidence of organization and
discussion of the object's background and importance. The essay is fully developed, using several details, literary devices, and imagery.
Good

The paper contains sufficient content.
There is evidence of organization and discussion of the object's background and importance. The essay is mostly developed, using details, literary devices, and imagery.
Fair

The essay needs more content. There is some evidence of organization, but
the discussion of the object's background and importance is confused or not evident. The essay shows some development, using details, and limited use of literary devices and imagery.
Poor

The object is not described in a clear and direct manner. The writer's ideas are not connected in any type of organized way. The essay shows limited development. May use little or no detail.
Sensory Description

Excellent

Engages all five of the reader's senses.
Details are organized through spatial organization or order of importance.
Good

Engages four of the five senses. Details are organized through spatial organization or order of importance.
Fair

Engages three of the five senses. Writer attempts to organize details through spatial organization or order of importance.
Poor

No sensory words are used and object is "talked about" rather than described.
Details are not organized through spatial organization or order of importance.
Mechanics

Excellent

The format, spelling, and grammar of the essay is flawless and exact. There are many advanced vocabulary words used.
Good

The format, spelling, and grammar of the essay is mostly correct, with the exception of a few small errors. Also, the essay could use an increase in advanced vocabulary.
Fair

Attention has been paid to the essay's format and grammar, but attention needs to be paid to specifics because it detracts from the essay as a whole.
Poor

The essay lacks format and the necessary captializations and punctuation marks. The essay contains spelling errors and demonstrates inattention to specifics.
Conclusion

Excellent

The essay is concluded with final thoughts or feelings or with a question about what subject has been observed. The writer leaves the reader with an understanding of the importance or uniqueness of the subject.
Good

The essay is concluded with an attempt to give final thoughts, feelings and/or asking a question about the subject that has been observed. The writer attempts to leave the reader with an understanding of the uniqueness of the the subject.
Fair

The essay is concluded with an attempt to give final thoughts, feelings and/or asking a question but lacks the ability to leave the reader with the importance or uniqueness of the subject.
Poor

The essay is concluded without any final feelings, thoughts and/or a question about the the subject. The writer leaves the reader questioning why he/she chose to write about this subject.




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