Mikalaitis A.P.

Writing Final Rubric for Descriptive Essay Page Layout 9 points - Default margins 3pts - Paper is double spaced, size 12, Times New Roman font 3pts Proper MLA heading 3pts Introduction 4 points - The intro eloquently introduces the main topic under discussion 4pts Body of essay 51 points - Clear and vivid dominant impression 15pts - Effective use of 7 types of imagery using specific and concrete language 21 pts Kinesthetic___

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Auditory___ Visual___ Tactile___ Gustatory_____ Olfactory___ Organic___

Effective use of vivid language (adjectives, adverbs, verbs) 15pts

Conclusion 4 points - The paper contains an effective concluding paragraph that leaves the reader with a sense of completeness and a conviction that the point has been made. It brings the paper to a thoughtful, satisfying end rather than a mechanical summary of the obvious 4pts Style 17 points - Each sentence is clearly linked to the preceding sentence 3 pts - There are clear and eloquent transitions between paragraphs 3 pts - There is sentence variety 3 pts - The paper demonstrates college-level verbal finesse. 3 pts - The paper has an engaging voice that is truly the writers own and captivates the readers attention 5pts Mechanics 15 points - Spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure are flawless 5 pts - There is no repetition 2 pts - The diction, although sophisticated, is clear, concise, and easy to read 3 pts - There are no grammatical errors 5 pts