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Descriptive Essay 
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Rubric Code: Y62W74
By tmcbarron
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Excellent/Good

10 pts


Good/Average

8 pts


Average/Needs Improvement

6 pts


In Need of Major Revision

4 pts

Ideas

Main theme, supporting details
10

The body supports the topic, ideas are focused and detailed appropriately.
8

The body is generally connected to the topic but the ideas are somewhat limited in scope. Lacking detail.
6

Ideas do not all connect to the topic. Lacking in detail and scope.
4

Purpose and main idea is unclear.
Organization

Introduction & conclusion; structure
10

Introduction grabs the reader's attention and clearly states the position statement.

The conclusion connects back to the introduction and restates the position statement.
8

The introduction attempts to "grab" the reader, but needs modification. The topic is clear.

The conclusion connects to the introduction but it is a weak connection. The position statement is restated.
6

The introduction states the topic but does not get the reader's attention. Position statement is not clear.

The conclusion does not connect to the introduction in any way. Position statement not evident.
4

There is no clear introduction or conclusion.
Voice

Personality, sense of audience
10

Writing shows emotion, humor, honesty, personality.
8

Emotion is evident but only in parts of the essay.

Personality is limited.
6

Voice may be non-existent. Writing seems mechanical.

Personality of writer is difficult to find.
4

Writing is flat or stiff.

Little or no hint of the writer behind the words.
Word Choice

Precision, effectiveness, vocabulary, figurative language
10

Descriptive, broad range of words. Word choice energizes writing through vocabulary, active verbs and imagery, especially through figurative language.
8

Range of words is correct. Vocabulary is appropriate but lacking in action and figurative language.

Language could be used more effectively.
6

Words are correct but mundane. Figurative language is attempted but does not fit well with the voice of the piece.
4

Limited range of words.

No figurative language is present.
Sentence Fluency

Rhythm, flow, sentence variety
10

Sentences vary in length and structure adding to the flow of the piece.

Creative use of sentence structure to fit the voice of the piece.
8

Sentence variety is attempted but somewhat limited. Still fits the piece well.
6

Many similar beginnings and patterns.

Lacking in variety and rhythm.
4

Difficult to follow or read aloud.

Disjointed and confusing.
Conventions & Presentation

Neatness, spacing, spelling, captialization, grammar & punctuation.
10

The author followed assigned procedures carefully. Paper is clean, uncrumpled and has a pleasing appearance.

Strong control of conventions. Errors are few and minor.
8

The author followed most assigned procedures. Paper is clean & uncrumpled.

Most conventions are correct. Errors do not interfere with understanding.
6

Few procedures were followed. Paper could be presented more neatly.

Limited control of conventions. Frequent errors do not interfere with understanding.
4

Sloppy paper; torn, crumpled or dirty. No attempt is made to follow procedures.

Frequent, significant errors. Difficult to read.




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