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 uses spatial order therefore, spatial order transitions must be used. Rubric Code: K5WA9X By bebemae Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

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 many specific details.	Good Topic is supported by a few specific details.	Fair Topic is supported by general statements.	Needs attention There is a slight attempt at support.
Proof of Description	Excellent Descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses.	Good Some descriptive words are used to describe the topic.	Fair An attempt of descriptive words are used to describe the topic.	Needs attention No descriptive words are used to describe the topic.
Spatial Order	Excellent Paragraph has good organization. Correct spatial order transition words or phrases are used.	Good Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. Some spatial order transition words/phrases are used.	Fair Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Spatial order transition words/phrases are not always evident.	Needs attention Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of timespatial order transition words/phrases.
Conventions	Excellent Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.	Good Writing contains one or two 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.