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Rubric: Descriptive Paragraph 
Rubric: Descriptive Paragraph
A descriptive paragraph paints a picture with words. A descriptive paragraph is well organized and structured, using strong sensory language and descriptive details.
Rubric Code: R248C4W
By AHMONCAYO
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
  Excellent

14 pts

Good

11 pts

Satisfactory

8 pts

Unsatisfactory

2 pts

Not Present

0 pts

Title

Excellent

Title is creative, sparks
interest and is related to
the topic.
Good

Title is related to the topic
but needs to be more
creative.
Satisfactory

Title is present.
Unsatisfactory
Not Present

The paragraph has no title.
Topic Sentence

Excellent

The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It clearly introduces the subject and sets the scene.
Good

The topic sentence gives some clarity of the subject and scene.
Satisfactory

The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic and scene.
Unsatisfactory

Topic sentence is not clear.
Not Present

No topic sentence in the paragraph.
Descriptive Details

Excellent

Several relevant, telling,
quality details give the
reader important
information that allow the
reader to picture, smell,
feel, hear or imagine
tasting things described.
Good

Supporting details and
information are relevant,
but one key issue or part
of the description is
unsupported. There are a
few vivid details in the
essay.
Satisfactory

Supporting details and
information are relevant,
but several key issues or
are unsupported. There are
details but they do not help
the reader imagine they are
involved.
Unsatisfactory

Supporting details and
information are typically
unclear or not related to
the topic. There are no or
barely any vivid details in
the essay.
Not Present

Paragraph contains no descriptive supporting details.
Concluding Statement

Excellent

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that summarizes the paragraph and clearly states the significance of the subject.
Good

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear summary statement with a vague explanation of significance.
Satisfactory

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.
Unsatisfactory

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and introduces a new topic.
Not Present

There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Organization

Excellent

Details and transition
words and phrases are
placed in a logical order
and the way they are
presented effectively
keeps the interest of the
reader.
Good

Details and transition
words and phrases are
placed in a logical order,
but the way in which they
are presented makes the
writing less interesting.
Satisfactory

Some details and transition
words and phrases are not
in a logical or expected
order, and this distracts the
reader.
Unsatisfactory

Many details are not in a
logical or expected order.
There is little sense that
the writing is organized.
The transitions between
ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
Not Present
Sentence Structure

Excellent

All sentences are well constructed
without using repetitive ideas throughout.
Good

Most sentences are well constructed
with complete thoughts.
Satisfactory

Most sentences are well constructed
but some are run-ons or are not
descriptive.
Unsatisfactory

Very few sentences are constructed well.
Not Present

Sentences do not have structure and are incomplete or rambling.
Sentence Variety

Excellent

At least one (1) compound sentence is used with two independent clauses, a coordinating conjunction and proper punctuation.

At least one (1) complex sentence is used correctly with one dependent clause, one independent clause and proper punctuation.

At least one (1) compound-complex sentence is used correctly with two independent clauses, one dependent clause, a coordinating conjunction, and proper punctuation.
Good

At least one (1) compound sentence is used with two independent clauses and one of the following: a coordinating conjunction or proper punctuation.

At least one (1) complex sentence is used correctly with one dependent clause and one independent clause. Minimal punctuation errors present.

At least one (1) compound-complex sentence is used correctly with two independent clauses and one dependent clause, but a coordinating conjunction or proper punctuation is missing.
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory

Two independent clauses not present.

Dependent clause or independent clause not present and improper punctuation.

Two independent clauses or dependent clause not present and coordinating conjunction or proper punctuation not present.
Not Present
Mechanics

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar or capitalization, but they do not distract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Satisfactory

A few errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Unsatisfactory

Several errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Not Present

Distracting and major errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization.



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