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iRubric: Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grades 6-8)

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Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grades 6-8) Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grades 6-8) Rubric Code: PX6AAB2 By dpinsky Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
	Exemplary 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Progressing 2 pts	Not Yet 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Exemplary The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.	Proficient The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.	Progressing The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.	Not Yet There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Supporting Details	Exemplary Topic is supported by more than three clear, appropriate supporting detail sentences.	Proficient Topic is supported by three clear, appropriate supporting detail sentences.	Progressing Topic is supported by more than one or two clear and appropriate supporting detail sentences.	Not Yet There is a slight attempt at supporting details.
Organization	Exemplary Paragraph has good organization. The sentences and transitions were well structured. The Paragraph was easy to read.	Proficient Your paragraph contained mostly well ordered sentences. with smooth transitions.	Progressing Your paragraph was confusing to read and had limited use of transitions. The events jump around too much.	Not Yet Your paragraph was hard to read, the events were not organized, and make little sense.
Concluding Statement	Exemplary The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.	Proficient 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.	Progressing 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.	Not Yet There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Mechanics	Exemplary You did not make any spelling or grammatical mistakes. You included a title and indented the paragraph	Proficient You have some spelling and grammatical mistakes. You included a title and indented the paragraph.	Progressing You have several spelling and grammatical mistakes. You did not include a title and/or forgot to indent your paragraph.	Not Yet It is difficult to read and understand your paragraph, there is no evidence of editing.