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Descriptive Essay with Presentation 
Descriptive Essay
Write a descriptive essay to share with the class about a real place that is part of a special memory. Use the writing techniques we have studied in class, including vivid verbs, precise nouns, alliteration, similes/metaphors, and sensory details. Be sure to type your final draft and edit for spelling, grammar, mechanics and usage.
Rubric Code: P44WCC
By kimvdb
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

25 pts

Good

22 pts

Fair

18 pts

Poor

15 pts

Organization

Excellent

The description has a stated focus and a clear and appropriate organization, such as spatial, chronological, or order of importance. Transitions consistently help readers follow the organization.
Good

The description has a focus and a clear organization, such as spatial, chronological, or order of importance. Transitions usually help readers follow the organization.
Fair

The description has an organization, but either it needs improvement or it should be changed to a different organization. Some transitions are used, but more are needed.
Poor

The writing does not have a noticeable organization. Transitions may be lacking, and the relationship between details may be hard to understand.
Elements of Description

Excellent

The overall purpose is clear. Many vivid sensory details and apt comparisons help readers visualize the setting. All the details relate to the central focus and are appropriate to the audience. The writer creates a unique description that helps readers share the experience.
Good

The overall purpose is clear. Sensory details and comparisons help readers visualize the setting. Most details relate to the central focus and are appropriate to the audience. The writer creates a realistic description that readers can follow.
Fair

The overall purpose is not always clear. Some sensory details and comparisons are used, but more are needed. Extraneous details should be eliminated. The writer creates a description that tells about the experience rather than helps readers share it.
Poor

The overall purpose may be unclear or nonexistent. Few sensory details or comparisons are included. the description does not help readers visualize the setting.
Conventions

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling
Excellent

Paper is typed, with few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is consistently careful and precise.
Good

Paper is typed, with only minor errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is usually careful and precise.
Fair

Paper is typed, yet there are numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is often general, vague, or imprecise.
Poor

Paper is not typed. Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling may hinder comprehension. Word choice is general and imprecise.
Presentation

Excellent

Student reads in a clear, loud voice, demonstrating confidence through posture and eye contact. A visual aid helps convey some aspect of the descriptive essay.
Good

Student demonstrates confidence but is lacking in one of the following: volume, clarity, posture, eye contact.
Fair

Student demonstrates some confidence but is lacking in two or more of the following: volume, clarity, posture, eye contact.
Poor

Student is difficult to hear and understand, reading bent over from behind their paper.




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