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Descriptive Writing Rubric 
Rubric Code: WX737W7
By tdahms
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Descriptive Writing Rubric
 

4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Introduction

4

The introduction is inviting, previews the structure of the paragraph, and states the main topic.
3

The introduction clearly states the main topic, previews the structure of the paragraph, but is not particularly inviting to the reader.
2

The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequetly preview the structure of the paragraph nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.
1

There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paragraph.
Supporting Details

4

The details are placed in a logical order, and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
3

The details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting.
2

Some details are not in a logical or expected order, OR some details are missing and this distracts the reader.
1

Many details are not in logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Topic

4

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.
3

Main idea is clear, but the supporting information is general.
2

Main idea is somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information.
1

The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Conclusion

4

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."
3

The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.
2

The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.
1

There is no clear conclusion, the paragraph just ends.
Word Choice

4

Variety of strong verbs and vivid adjectives; precise vocabulary; words enhance ideas.
3

Strong verbs and good adjectives; some variety.
2

Limited word choice; some attempt at using descriptive words.
1

Serious vocabulary deficiency; no attempt at using descriptive words.
Spelling

4

Writer makes no errors in spelling that distract the reader from the content.
3

Writer makes 1-2 errors in spelling that distract the reader from the content.
2

Writer makes 3-4 errors in spelling that distract the reader from the content.
1

Writer makes more than 4 errors in spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Conventions

4

Writer makes no errors in grammar, capitalization, or punctuation, so the paragraph is exceptionally easy to read.
3

Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar, capitalization, or punctuation, but the paragraph is still easy to read.
2

Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar, capitalization, or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow.
1

Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar, capitalization, and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.




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