6th Grade Objective 8 - Descriptive Rubric

Name FIRST & LAST Class 2 Writing Type DESCRIPTIVE NARRATIVE

Objective 8 - In this assignment you will be asked to write a descriptive narrative. A narrative tells a story. Use the writing process to create a written description using precise language and vivid details. Use prewriting techniques to organize written works. Your descriptive piece will need to be five paragraphs and include figurative language and sound devices. You may choose any topic as long as it tells a story. 6-4.1, 6-4.2, 6-4.4 (Main & Subordinate Clause) 6-4.5, 6-5.2, 6-4.6 (Comma & Semicolon) Skill Levels: 0 = provides no evidence of skill 1 = demonstrates minimal understanding of skill 2 = uses skill correctly to some extent 3 = correctly, competently achieves skill 4 = uses skill consistently and/or can manipulate skill for rhetorical effect 5 = meets level 4 criteria and is able to justify and explain rhetorical choices A. Essay meets criteria set forth on assignment sheet Self-assessment: 0 1 2 3 4 5 Teacher's assessment: 0 1 2 3 4 5 Reflection:

B3. Content: Use prewriting techniques (attach brainstorming and prewriting graphic organizers). Self-assessment: 0 1 2 3 4 5 Teacher's assessment: 0 1 2 3 4 5 Reflection:

Create. Written descriptions using precise language and vivid details Simile (the simile must be coded according to the pattern.) Self-assessment: 0 1 2 3 4 5 Teacher's assessment: 0 1 2 3 4 5 Reflection:

Create. Written descriptions using precise language and vivid details Metaphor (the metaphor must be coded according to the pattern) Self-assessment: 0 1 2 3 4 5 Teacher's assessment: 0 1 2 3 4 5 Reflection:

Create. Written descriptions using precise language and vivid details Personification(the personification must be coded according to the pattern) Self-assessment: 0 1 2 3 4 5 Teacher's assessment: 0 1 2 3 4 5 Reflection: Conventions: Edit for the correct use of commas (to create compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions). Self-assessment: 0 1 2 3 4 5 Reflection: Total score for self-assessment: ________ Self-assessment: 0 1 2 3 4 5

Total score for teacher's assessment: ________

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