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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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  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.



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