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Sample Descriptive Writing Middle School

Sample rubric for descriptive writing assessment for middle school students

English
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
20 points

Rubric Details

Standard
Sample
Subject
English
Grade Level
6-8
Total Points
20
Criteria
4 categories
Assignment Type
essay

Rubric Criteria

Criteria
Excellent(5 pts)
Good(4 pts)
Developing(3 pts)
Emerging(2 pts)
Beginning(1 pt)
No Evidence(-1 pts)
Sensory Details and Imagery
Use of sensory language and figurative devices to create vivid images
Uses rich sensory details and figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification) skillfully; creates powerful, memorable images
Uses sensory details and some figurative language effectively; creates clear images
Uses sensory details; limited figurative language; images are developing
Uses some sensory details; images are partially developed
Uses few details; images are vague
No sensory details
Organization and Focus
Logical organization with clear focus
Sophisticated organization; maintains clear focus throughout; effective transitions
Well organized; clear focus; smooth transitions
Organized; focus maintained; transitions present
Some organization; focus wavers; limited transitions
Little organization
No organization
Language and Style
Vocabulary, sentence variety, and voice
Precise, sophisticated vocabulary; varied sentence structures; distinctive voice
Strong vocabulary; sentence variety; clear voice
Appropriate vocabulary; some variety; emerging voice
Basic vocabulary; limited variety
Limited vocabulary
No style
Conventions
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Virtually error-free
Few errors
Some errors; do not interfere with meaning
Errors sometimes interfere
Many errors
Errors prevent understanding

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