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Descriptive Paragraph drubric Descriptive paragraph rubric Rubric Code: PXCC3W By michaelgrant Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

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3 Details with Support	1 None or only one detail. Lacks description and/or evaluation. Supporting detail are poorly chosen, unclear or uninteresting.	2 Two details, Description or evaluation is somewhat unclear. Supporting details are occasionally unclear, not relevant or uninteresting.	3 Three details, Clearly describes and evaluates the topic. Supporting details are relevant and interesting.
Topic Sentence	1 Paragraph does not have a topic sentence.	2 Paragraph has a topic sentence but it is not strong or is in the wrong place.	3 Paragraph has a strong topic sentence to begin the paragraph.
Use of Transition Words or Phrases	1 No use of transition words or phrases to tie the paragraph together.	2 Some use of transition words or phrases. Words/phrases are unclear.	3 Correct use of transition words or phrases. Paragrah is understandable and clear.
Conclusion	1 No conclsion at all. Paragraph is not complete.	2 Concluding sentence is in the correct place but lacks clarity in concluding the paragraph.	3 Concluding sentence is in correct place and gives a sense of closure to the paragraph.