iRubric: Imagery & Figurative Language rubric

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Imagery & Figurative Language Use a photo to write a descriptive narrative using sensory imagery & figurative language. Rubric Code: M9A893 By fpcrufolo Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Writing with sensory imagery
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Sensory imagery	Poor Writer only appeals to 1-2 senses. Frequent use of low level adjectives and verbs to be. The writer told a story - did not describe the image in detail. Phrases sound overused and cliche. No attempt to use figurative language.	Fair Writing reflects details that appeal to 2-3 senses. Incorporates 1 example of figurative language, but it may not be creative or new. Uses some specific detail and strong adjectives but some details are vague and overused. Writing has some strong writing but some sentences could be revised to add more sensory imagery.	Good Writing reflects details that appeal to 3-5 senses. Incorporates 1-2 examples of original figurative language. Uses strong adjectives, active verbs, and specific details. Writing is fresh and visual.
Conventions	Poor Frequent and blatant errors in spelling, grammar usage, punctuation are present. Writing is difficult to read due to frequent errors in conventions. Writing may be too brief or too repetitive and redundant.	Fair Overall writing is clear and concise. Some variation in sentences occurs. Only minor errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage. The writing is generally easy to read and understand.	Good No errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation are present and if they are, they are small. Writing is concise and easy to read with little or no distractions present.
Format	Poor No title, improper MLA heading or no MLA heading at all. Lacks organization.	Fair No title but writing is organized and MLA heading is attempted.	Good Writing has a title, proper MLA heading, and paragraphs are indented.