iRubric: Description Paragraph rubric

Submitted to the
instructor on the
assigned date.

One class day late.

Two class days
late.

The topic sentence clearly and effectively states the topic and the focus of the paragraph.

The topic sentence does not effectively state the topic and/or the focus of the paragraph.

The topic sentence is not clear and/or it is not apparent one was included.

Details are placed in logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

Some details are not in logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader.

Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.

The writer is effective is their use of descriptive words. Used many adjectives throughout to make topic seem real and vivid. The paragraph does a good job of painting a description in the reader's mind.

The writer used at least 3 of the 5 senses well.

The writer uses some descriptive words. Used some adjectives to make topic seem real and vivd. Their paragraph does an okay job of painting a picture in the reader's mind.

The writer used at least 2 of the senses and/or the senses should be used in a more effective way.

The writer did not use any descriptive words. Needs more adjectives to make topic seem real and vivid. Their paragraph does not paint a picture in the reader's mind.

The writer did not included only 1 sense and/or did not include any senses in the paragraph. If a sense was included, it may not have used effectively.