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Descriptive Writing Rubric with Figurative Language
Descriptive Writing Rubric with Figurative Language
Students will describe an item in nature of their choice and describe it by using sensory details. Writing will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, use of main idea and supporting details, spelling, grammar usage, and figurative language such as with similes and personification. Also the writing may include metaphors.
Rubric Code:
Q897A9
By
dsienicki
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Descriptive Writing: Spooky House
Excellent
8 pts
Great
6 pts
Good
4 pts
Needs Improvement
2 pts
Mechanics
Excellent
The writing is free of capitalization & punctuation errors. Sentences are complete and there are no run-on sentences. There are no spelling errors.
Great
The writing has 1 or 2 capitalization & punctuation errors. There are 1 or 2 run-on sentences, and 1 or 2 misspelled words.
Good
The writing has 3 or more capitalization, punctuation errors and run-on sentences, or misspellings.
Needs Improvement
The writing has many errors in capitalization, punctuation errors, and run-on sentences. There are multiple words spelled incorrectly.
Main Idea & Details
Excellent
The writing contained 3 well-developed paragraphs: an introduction, middle, and conclusion paragraph that remained focused on the topic.
Great
The writing contained 3 paragraphs: an introduction, middle, and conclusion paragraph that somewhat focused on the topic.
Good
The writing contained 3 well-developed paragraphs: an introduction, middle, and conclusion paragraph that needed more focus on the topic.
Needs Improvement
The writing contained 3 well-developed paragraphs: an introduction, middle, and conclusion paragraph that remained focused on the topic.
Description- 5 Senses Using Simile
Excellent
The writing contains 4 or 5 descriptions using the five senses.
Great
The writing contains 2 or 3 descriptions using the five senses.
Good
The writing contains 1 description using the five senses.
Needs Improvement
The writing contains little or no description using the five senses.
Figurative Language
Excellent
The writing makes excellent use of figurative language such as similes and personification to make a more descriptive writing. There are 4 or more examples present.
Great
The writing makes good use of figurative language such as similes and personification to make a more descriptive writing. There are 2 or 3 examples present.
Good
The writing makes use of 1 example of figurative language.
Needs Improvement
The writing has no figurative language examples.
Word Choice
Excellent
The writing has many examples of specific and interesting nouns and verbs. There are no general nouns or verbs present. Descriptive language is used to make the reader experience and visualize what is happening.
Great
The writing has examples of specific and interesting nouns and verbs. 2 or 3 general nouns or verbs are still present. Descriptive langage is used to make the reader visualize what is happening, but there are places where revision would have made the writing stronger.
Good
The writing has 4 or more general nouns and verbs. Descriptive language is present, but it is minimal. The reader has a difficult time visualizing what is happening. Much more revision should have been done.
Needs Improvement
The writing has many general nouns and verbs left. Little to no attempt has been made to add descriptive words and specific nouns and verbs. Writing does not paint a picture for the reader. Little to no revision is evident.
Correct format
Excellent
The writing was written using correct form based on the format given in class. Paragraphs were indented and writing was placed on correct lines.
Great
The writing had one error in the format. Heading, title, or paragraphs were in the wrong place.
Good
The writing had some error in the format. Heading, title, or paragraphs were in the wrong place.
Needs Improvement
The writing has the incorrect format in heading, titles, & paragraphs.
Subjects:
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