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Descriptive Essay Rubric Descriptive Essay Rubric Rubric Code: T235X9 By dessinator Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Descriptive Essay
	Poor 60 pts	Fair 20 pts	Good 20 pts
Creativity	Poor No sensory words are used form the graphic organizer and object is "talked about" rather than described.	Fair Few sensory details are added and object is not easy to visualize.	Good Uses sensory words from graphic organizer. Keeps object a secret until the end of the paper.
Organization	Poor The information is hard to read and the introduction is boring. There is not enough material.	Fair There is a weak introduction and the reader would have some trouble following the pace.	Good There is a strong introduction, smooth pace throughout the paper. There are at least five paragraphs.
Mechanics	Poor None of the necessary captials and punctuation marks are used. None of the grammar rules are followed and words are spelled incorrectly.	Fair Some necessary captials and punctuation marks are used. Some grammar rules are followed and some words are spelled correctly.	Good All necessary captials and punctuation marks are used. All grammar rules are followed and words are spelled correctly.