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Descriptive Paragraph
Descriptive Paragraph
Descriptive Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
T46CB7
By
rrsavino
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Criteria for Paragraph
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Introduction/Topic Sentence
Poor
The introduction/topic sentence does not introduce the topic, or it may not be a complete sentence.
Fair
Introduction/topic sentence introduces the topic, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Good
Introduction/topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging.
Excellent
Very well developed introduction/topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic to be described.
Vivid/Sense Language
Poor
No vivid/sense language is used. There is no vivid description of the object given.
Fair
Vivid/sense language is not used effectively; it does not create good imagery of the object.
Paragraph contains at least 4 descriptive words.
Good
Vivid/sense language is used effectively to create imagery for the reader.
Paragraph contains at least 5-7 descriptive words.
Excellent
There are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid/ sense language that supports the main topic of the paragraph. Sense language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being described.
Paragraph contians at least 8 descriptive words.
Sentences
Poor
Paragraph is less than five sentences in length.
Fair
Paragraph is less than six sentences in length.
Good
Paragraph is less than seven sentences in length.
Excellent
Paragraph has seven or more quality sentences.
Author's Viewpoint
Poor
The author's viewpoint is not understood.
Fair
Good
Excellent
The author's viewpoint is not understood.
Mechanics
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Fair
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Similies/Metaphors
Poor
Paragraph does not contian one simile or one metaphor.
Fair
Paragraph contains only one simile or one metaphor that is used effectively.
Good
Paragraph contains one simile and one metaphor that are used effectively.
Excellent
Paragrpah contians more than one simile and more than
one metaphor that are used effectively.
Keywords:
Descriptive Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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