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iRubric: Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph

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Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph A descriptive paragraph paints a picture with words. A descriptive paragraph uses spatial order therefore, spatial order transitions must be used. Rubric Code: NBW379 By gteacher Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
	Needs attention 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Topic Sentence	Needs attention There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.	Fair The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.	Good The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.	Excellent The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
Support/Details	Needs attention There is a slight attempt at support.	Fair Topic is supported by general statements.	Good Topic is supported by a few specific details.	Excellent Topic is supported by many specific details.
Word Choice	Needs attention No descriptive words are used to describe the topic..	Fair An attempt of descriptive words are used to describe the topic.	Good Some descriptive words are used to describe the topic.	Excellent Descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses.
Concluding Statement	Needs attention There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.	Fair The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence.	Good The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.	Excellent The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.
Prepositional words	Needs attention Hardly any prepositional words used. Does not make sense.	Fair Few prepositional words are used. May not make sense.	Good Some prepositional words are used. May be is incorrectly.	Excellent Prepositional words are used appropriately and help the flow of the paragraph.
Conventions	Needs attention Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.	Fair Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.	Good Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Excellent Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.