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Year 1: Descriptive Writing 1 Hatchet: Brian's Journal For this assignment, take one of the descriptive/expository pieces we have begun and complete/polish it until it is a completed, publishable work. Rubric Code: M8XCC6 By StAnnMYP Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Descriptive
	Well Below Expectations (N/A)	Below Expectations (N/A)	Meets Expectations (N/A)	Exceeds Expectations (N/A)
Imagery 20 pts	Well Below Expectations Imagery is poorly used and word choice is vague.	Below Expectations Imagery appeals to fewer than four sense, or the word choice in lacking in judgement and discretion.	Meets Expectations Includes imagery appealing to at least four senses, though the word choice could me more precise.	Exceeds Expectations Assignment includes precise word choice and imagery which appeals to at least four of the senses.
Figurative Language 20 pts	Well Below Expectations More than one of the required types of figurative language is not used correctly or not attempted.	Below Expectations Some attempt is made to use 2 of the 3 types of figurative language.	Meets Expectations There is an attempt to use all 3 types of figurative language, but one may not be used correctly.	Exceeds Expectations Each of the 3 types of figurative language is used correctly.
Conventions 10 pts	Well Below Expectations There are six or more errors in spelling or grammar.	Below Expectations There are three or five errors in spelling or grammar.	Meets Expectations There are one or two errors in grammar or spelling.	Exceeds Expectations There are no errors in spelling or grammar that confuse the reader.