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DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY 
DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY
Evaluates a descriptive essay
Rubric Code: X8X672
By niczakrew
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Descriptive Essay
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Points Earned

4 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Extremely well-developed introduction. It creates interest and fully engages the reader.
Good

Introduction is well developed and arouses interest.
Fair

Introduction is not adequately developed but arouses some interest.
Unsatisfactory

Weak and ineffective introduction. It does not arouse any interest.
Points Earned
Organization/Structure

Excellent

Logical progression of ideas with a clear sturcture that enhances the narrative. Effective use of transitions.

Has an engaging title which completely describes the essay
Good

Organization is clear. Transitions are present but could be used more effectively.

Has an engaging title which somewhat describes the essay.
Fair

Fair progression of ideas. Transitions are used inadequately.

Has a non-engaging title which does not describe the essay.
Unsatisfactory

Poor organization of points. Weak structure. Transitions are not used.

No title.
Points Earned
Content

Excellent

Main points in story are fully developed. There is evidence of original and creative thought. Clear point of view.
Good

Well developed main points. Clear point of view.
Fair

There are clear points, but they lack detail and are not fully developed. Points/action not very interesting. Point of view not clear.
Unsatisfactory

Details are lacking. No evidence of original and creative thought. No clear point of view.
Points Earned
Narrative Techniques

Excellent

All key characteristics
(subjective point-of-view, incorporates 5 senses, uses adjectives and adverbs) are fully developed and incorporated.
Good

Key characteristics
(subjective point-of-view, incorporates 5 senses, uses adjectives and adverbs) are somewhat developed but could use slightly more details.
Fair

Missing some key characteristics
(subjective point-of-view, incorporates 5 senses, uses adjectives and adverbs) and are not developed.
Unsatisfactory

Missing most or all key characteristics
(subjective point-of-view, incorporates 5 senses, uses adjectives and adverbs), and the ones that are prevalent need more details.
Points Earned
Style

Excellent

Writing is fluent and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is consistent and words well chosen. Essay is unified.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Diction is consistent. Essay is unified.
Fair

Writing is fair. Sentence structure is weak and not unified. Diction is not very consistent or appropriate.
Unsatisfactory

Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Not unified. Inappropriate diction.
Points Earned
Mechanics

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling and grammar.

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Good

Punctuation, spelling and grammar are generally correct with minor errors.
Fair

Some major errors in punctuation, grammar and spelling.
Unsatisfactory

Too many major errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Points Earned
Conclusion

Excellent

Strong and very effective conclusion. Captures astrong final image to the reader.
Good

Good conclusion. Captures \a nice final interest or image to the reader.
Fair

Fair conclusion. Captures some of a final image to the reader.
Unsatisfactory

Weak and ineffective conclusion. Does not offer a final image to the reader
Points Earned
FINAL GRADE



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