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Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grades 6-8)
Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing (grades 6-8)
Rubric Code:
U2WA3A2
By
TraciBakes
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
Exceeding
4 pts
Meeting
3 pts
Beginning
2 pts
Not Meeting
1 pts
Topic Sentence
Exceeding
The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
Meeting
The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.
Beginning
The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.
Not Meeting
There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Proof of Description
Exceeding
A wide variety of descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses.
Meeting
Some descriptive words are used to describe the topic and reach the five senses.
Beginning
An attempt at descriptive words was used to describe the the five senses. However, the "sense" language was not developed.
Not Meeting
No descriptive words are used.
Organization
Exceeding
Paragraph has good organization. The sentences and transitions were well structured. The Paragraph was easy to read.
Meeting
Your paragraph contained mostly well ordered sentences. with smooth transitions.
Beginning
Your paragraph was confusing to read and had limited use of transitions. The events jump around too much.
Not Meeting
Your paragraph was hard to read, the events were not organized, and make little sense.
Concluding Statement
Exceeding
The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.
Meeting
The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.
Beginning
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.
Not Meeting
There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Mechanics
Exceeding
You did not make any spelling or grammatical mistakes. You included a title and indented the paragraph
Meeting
You have some spelling and grammatical mistakes. You included a title and indented the paragraph.
Beginning
You have several spelling and grammatical mistakes. You did not include a title and/or forgot to indent your paragraph.
Not Meeting
It is difficult to read and understand your paragraph, there is no evidence of editing.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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