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Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing 
Rubric for Descriptive Paragraph Writing
A descriptive paragraph paints a picture with words. A descriptive paragraph uses spatial order therefore, spatial order transitions must be used.
Rubric Code: U53874
By beruber
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs attention

1 pts

Insufficient

0 pts

Topic Sentence
4 pts

-knowledge and understanding
Excellent

The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
Good

The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.
Fair

The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.
Needs attention

The topic sentence is very weak in introducing the paragraph.
Insufficient

There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Support/Details
4 pts

-thinking
Excellent

Topic is supported by many specific details.
Good

Topic is supported by a few specific details.
Fair

Topic is supported by general statements.
Needs attention

There is a slight attempt at support.
Insufficient

There are no statements showing support.
Proof of Description
4 pts

-thinking
Excellent

Descriptive words are used to describe the topic.
Good

Some descriptive words are used to describe the topic.
Fair

An attempt of descriptive words are used to describe the topic.
Needs attention

Very few descriptive words are used to describe the topic.
Insufficient

No descriptive words are used to describe the topic.
Spatial Order
4 pts

-communication
Excellent

Paragraph has good organization. Correct spatial order transition words or phrases are used.
Good

Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. Some spatial order transition words/phrases are used.
Fair

Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Spatial order transition words/phrases are not always evident.
Needs attention

Paragraph is poorly organized, events make little sense. No use of timespatial order transition words/phrases.
Insufficient

Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of timespatial order transition words/phrases.
Conventions
4 pts

-application
Excellent

Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.
Good

Writing contains one or two grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.
Fair

Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.
Needs attention

Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation.The number of spelling errors detracts from the readability of the paragraph.
Insufficient

Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.



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