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Descriptive Essay
Descriptive Essay
Descriptive Essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
L32W7C
By
smithan1
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Criteria for Essay
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement
Poor
The introduction does not contain a thesis statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the essay.
Fair
Introduction contains a thesis statement, but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Good
Introduction contains a thesis statement.
The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging.
Excellent
Very well-developed introduction with a clear thesis statement
that introduces the topic and makes a central point about it. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic to be described.
Body Paragraphs
Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Poor
Body paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence.
Details/examples are either wrong or lacking. No vivid/sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.
Fair
Each body paragraph does NOT contain a clear topic sentence.
There are details/examples, but they are either unclear or not presented from general to specific. Vivid/sense language is not used effectively, or the details do not create a dominant impression in the paragraph.
Good
Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph on one point.
Details/examples are clear and presented from general to specific, but they are not well developed. Vivid/sense language is not used as effectively as it could be used to create imagery for the reader.
Excellent
Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point.
Details/examples in the body paragraphs are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid/ sense language that creates a dominant impression.
Conclusion
Poor
There is no concluding paragraph, or it does not unify or emphasize a dominant impression of the topic being described.
Fair
The concluding paragraph makes a point about the dominant impression, but it does little to unify and emphasize the dominant impression of the topic being described.
Good
The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the central theme. The dominant impression is followed, but it could be more vividly represented with sense language.
Excellent
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the central theme of the thesis. The dominant impression is clearly maintained and vividly represented in sense language.
Overall Organization
Unity & Coherence
Poor
No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Fair
Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Good
Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent
Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay and provides a vivid description of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
word choice.
Poor
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
The word choice is inadequate.
Fair
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While sense language is used, it is not very effective in creating imagery
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of sense language to create imagery.
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Sense language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being described.
Mechanics
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Fair
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Keywords:
Descriptive Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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