Descriptive Paragraph Rubric Name: _____________________________________
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6 Traits of Writing
Organization: Topic
sentence. Details of at
least 3 senses: what
you saw, felt, heard,
smelled, or tasted. Tieup sentence.
Fluency: Long and
short sentences. Varied
beginnings. No run-on,
run-away sentences.
Voice: Reader feels like
s/he is there!
Word Choice:
Adjectives and include
one simile. Paint a
picture with your
words.
Conventions: Capitals,
spelling, grammar,
punctuation. Write like
a very careful and
talented 5th grader.
Presentation:
Picture and
handwriting/typing
attractive.
4 Exceeds
standard
4
3 Meets
standard
3
2 Below
standard
2
1 Poor
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
1