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Descriptive Essay
Descriptive Essay
Rubric Code:
L38287
By
karenmallen
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Descriptive Essay
Advanced
100 pts
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Content
Advanced
The paper's content is organized, and the ideas and voice of the essay are creative. The discussion of the object's background is relevant and the focus is clear.
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
Advanced
Engages all five of the reader's senses and uses poetic devices such as similes, metaphors, allusions, onomatopoeia, etc.
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
Advanced
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
Advanced
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.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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