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DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY
DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY
Evaluates a descriptive essay
Rubric Code:
P79822
By
lauramitch
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Subject:
English
Type:
Assignment
Grade Levels:
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Descriptive Essay
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Unsatisfactory
1 pts
Points Earned
4 pts
Introduction
Excellent
Extremely well-developed introduction. It creates interest and fully engages the reader.
Good
Introduction is well developed and arouses interest.
Fair
Introduction is not adequately developed but arouses some interest.
Unsatisfactory
Weak and ineffective introduction. It does not arouse any interest.
Points Earned
Organization/Structure
Excellent
Logical progression of ideas with a clear sturcture that enhances the narrative. Effective use of transitions.
Has an engaging title which completely describes the essay
Good
Organization is clear. Transitions are present but could be used more effectively.
Has an engaging title which somewhat describes the essay.
Fair
Fair progression of ideas. Transitions are used inadequately.
Has a non-engaging title which does not describe the essay.
Unsatisfactory
Poor organization of points. Weak structure. Transitions are not used.
No title.
Points Earned
Content
Excellent
Main points in story are fully developed. There is evidence of original and creative thought. Clear point of view.
Good
Well developed main points. Clear point of view.
Fair
There are clear points, but they lack detail and are not fully developed. Points/action not very interesting. Point of view not clear.
Unsatisfactory
Details are lacking. No evidence of original and creative thought. No clear point of view.
Points Earned
Narrative Techniques
Excellent
All key characteristics
(subjective point-of-view, incorporates 5 senses, uses adjectives and adverbs) are fully developed and incorporated.
Good
Key characteristics
(subjective point-of-view, incorporates 5 senses, uses adjectives and adverbs) are somewhat developed but could use slightly more details.
Fair
Missing some key characteristics
(subjective point-of-view, incorporates 5 senses, uses adjectives and adverbs) and are not developed.
Unsatisfactory
Missing most or all key characteristics
(subjective point-of-view, incorporates 5 senses, uses adjectives and adverbs), and the ones that are prevalent need more details.
Points Earned
Style
Excellent
Writing is fluent and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is consistent and words well chosen. Essay is unified.
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Diction is consistent. Essay is unified.
Fair
Writing is fair. Sentence structure is weak and not unified. Diction is not very consistent or appropriate.
Unsatisfactory
Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Not unified. Inappropriate diction.
Points Earned
Mechanics
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling and grammar.
.
Good
Punctuation, spelling and grammar are generally correct with minor errors.
Fair
Some major errors in punctuation, grammar and spelling.
Unsatisfactory
Too many major errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Points Earned
Conclusion
Excellent
Strong and very effective conclusion. Captures astrong final image to the reader.
Good
Good conclusion. Captures \a nice final interest or image to the reader.
Fair
Fair conclusion. Captures some of a final image to the reader.
Unsatisfactory
Weak and ineffective conclusion. Does not offer a final image to the reader
Points Earned
FINAL GRADE
Keywords:
descriptive
Subjects:
English
Types:
Assignment
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