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ENGL 101 Contrasting Descriptions
Descriptive Essay
Descriptive Essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
W3A246
By
sharimalin
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Criteria for Essay
Missing or Completely Unacceptable
0 pts
Fair
1 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
5 pts
Introduction
5 pts
Missing or Completely Unacceptable
The introduction is missing from this assignment.
Fair
The introduction is included but lacks a hook or interest to get the audience into the descriptions.
Good
The introduction is included but lacks a level of interest necessary to keep the audience reading.
Excellent
Very well-developed introduction with a clear hook and interesting transition to the descriptions.
Body Paragraphs
5 pts
Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Missing or Completely Unacceptable
Body paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence.
Details/examples are either wrong or lacking. No vivid/sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.
Fair
Each body paragraph does NOT contain a clear topic sentence.
There are details/examples, but they are either unclear or not presented from general to specific. Vivid/sense language is not used effectively, or the details do not create a dominant impression in the paragraph.
Good
Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph on one point.
Details/examples are clear and presented from general to specific, but they are not well developed. Vivid/sense language is not used as effectively as it could be used to create imagery for the reader.
Excellent
Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point.
Details/examples in the body paragraphs are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid/ sense language that creates a dominant impression.
Conclusion
5 pts
Missing or Completely Unacceptable
There is no concluding paragraph, or it does not unify or emphasize a dominant impression of the topic being described.
Fair
The concluding paragraph makes a point about the dominant impression, but it does little to unify and emphasize the dominant impression of the topic being described.
Good
The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the central theme. The dominant impression is followed, but it could be more vividly represented with sense language.
Excellent
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the central theme of the thesis. The dominant impression is clearly maintained and vividly represented in sense language.
Overall Organization
5 pts
Unity & Coherence
Missing or Completely Unacceptable
No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Fair
Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Good
Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent
Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay and provides a vivid description of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
5 pts
word choice.
Missing or Completely Unacceptable
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
The word choice is inadequate.
Fair
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While sense language is used, it is not very effective in creating imagery
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of sense language to create imagery.
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Sense language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being described.
Mechanics
5 pts
Missing or Completely Unacceptable
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.
MLA Format
5 pts
Missing or Completely Unacceptable
The paper is not presented in MLA format.
Fair
While some aspects of the paper are in MLA format, others are not.
Good
Most of the MLA formatting requirements are met.
Excellent
All MLA formatting requirements have been met.
Keywords:
Descriptive Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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