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Descriptive Essay I 
Remembered Event Essay
Choose a person who has influenced you and write a descriptive essay about his or her most memorable trait. Use vivid words, precise nouns, and engage the five senses as much as possible. Give examples to show rather than tell your reader why this trait is memorable.
Rubric Code: Q8658C
By SWWight
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

Exceeds the expectations

10 pts

Good

Meets the expectations

8 pts

Fair

Approaching the expectations

6 pts

Poor

Well below expectation

4 pts

Organization
20 pts

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 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. Few, none, or inappropriate transitions are used.
Poor

The writing does not have a noticeable organization. Transitions may be lacking, and the relationship between details may be hard to understand.
Content
20 pts

Excellent

The overall purpose is clear. Many clear examples and illustrations help the reader to understand the trait. Use of vivid sensory details and apt comparisons help readers visualize this person and his or her memorable trait. All the details relate to the central focus and are appropriate to the audience. The writer creates a unique description that helps readers feel as though they know the person.
Good

The overall purpose is clear. Sensory details and comparisons help readers visualize the person. Most details relate to the central focus and are appropriate to the audience. The writer relates clear examples of the trait 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 fails to provide concrete examples that illustrate the trait.
Poor

The overall purpose may be unclear or nonexistent. Few sensory details or comparisons are included. The description does not help readers visualize the person's trait. The writer fails to provide examples of the trait.
Thesis
5 pts

Excellent

Thesis meets all characteristics of a good thesis.
Good

Thesis meets most of the characteristics of a good thesis.
Fair

Thesis meets some of the characteristics of a good thesis.
Poor

Thesis is either missing or meets few of the characteristics of a good thesis.
Vivid Words / Word Choice/Tone
17 pts

Excellent

The description consistently uses vivid words and paints a sharp, precise word picture. Words are appropriate to audience and purpose. Tone is consistent and appropriate.
Good

The description combines vivid words and vague details. . Few words are misused. Tone is mostly consistent and appropriate.
Fair

Most of the description is vague. Tone is inconsistent or not always appropriate. Some words are misused.
Poor

The description includes too few vivid words to create a word picture. Inconsistent and/or inappropriate tone is used. Many words are misused.
Sentence Structure
20 pts

Excellent

All sentences are well constructed without using repetitive ideas throughout the essay. A variety of types of sentences is used.
Good

Most sentences are well constructed with complete thoughts. There is some variety in types of sentences used.
Fair

Most sentences are well constructed, but some are run-ons, fragments, or are not descriptive. There is little variety in sentence type.
Poor

Sentences do not have structure and are incomplete or rambling.
Conventions
15 pts

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling
Excellent

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is consistently careful and precise.
Good

There are minor errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is usually careful and precise.
Fair

There are numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is often general, vague, or imprecise.
Poor

Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling may hinder comprehension. Word choice is general, imprecise, or incorrect.
Format
3 pts

Turnnitin
Excellent

The essay meets all the requirements for format as set down by the instructor. Essay was submitted to turnitin.com timely.
Good

The essay meets all the requirements except 1 for the format as set down by the instructor. Essay was submitted to turnitin.com timely.
Fair

The essay meets most of the requirements for format as set down by the instructor. Two to three errors exist. Essay was submitted to turnitin.com.
Poor

The essay fails to meet the format requirements as set down by the instructor. Essay was not submitted to turnitin.com.



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