Local+Color+Rubric


 * Local Color Realism Descriptive Essay Rubric

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 * ** Category ** || ** A ** || ** B ** || ** C ** || ** D ** ||
 * ** Introduction ** || Introductory paragraph clearly states subject of essay and captures reader's attention. || Introductory paragraph states subject of essay but is not particularly inviting to the reader. || Introductory paragraph attempts to state subject of essay but does not capture reader's attention.  || No attempt is made to state the subject of the essay in an introductory paragraph.  ||
 * ** Sensory Details ** || Essay includes details that appeal to at least three of the five senses (taste, touch, sound, sight, smell). || Includes details that appeal to fewer than three of the five senses.  || Includes details that appeal to only one of the five senses.  || Includes no details that appeal to one of the five senses.  ||
 * ** Word Choice ** || Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced. || Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.  || Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair.  || Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches may be present and detract from the meaning.  ||
 * ** Local Color ** || Writer effectively uses 4-5 elements of local to effectively and coherently describe the region. || Writer uses at least 3 elements of local color to effectively describe the subject.  || Writer may try to use elements of local color but does so ineffectively.  || Writer minimally includes elements of local color in the essay, but it is neither effective nor coherent.  ||
 * ** Sentence Structure/Fluency ** || All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure. || Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.  || Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure.  || Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.  ||
 * ** Grammar, Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation ** || There are no errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation. Rubric is attached to essay. Essay is completed on time. || There are some errors; however, these errors do not distract the reader. Rubric is attached to essay. Essay is completed on time  || There are errors that distract the reader. Rubric is attached to essay. Essay is completed on time.  || There are serious errors that interfere with the reader's understanding of the essay. Rubric is not attached to essay. Essay is completed on time.  ||
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