| Descriptive Language |
Uses vivid and precise descriptive language that paints a clear and detailed picture. Engages the reader’s imagination fully. |
Uses good descriptive language that creates a clear picture. Engages the reader’s imagination well. |
Uses some descriptive language, but the picture is not fully clear. Somewhat engages the reader’s imagination. |
Uses limited descriptive language. The picture is vague and does not engage the reader’s imagination well. |
Uses very little or no descriptive language. The picture is unclear and does not engage the reader’s imagination. |
| Figurative Language |
Effectively uses a variety of figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, etc.) to enhance the description. |
Uses some figurative language effectively to enhance the description. |
Uses limited figurative language, which somewhat enhances the description. |
Uses minimal figurative language, which does not significantly enhance the description. |
Uses no figurative language or uses it incorrectly, which does not enhance the description. |
| Use of Senses |
Effectively incorporates all five senses to create a vivid and immersive description. |
Incorporates most of the five senses to create a clear description. |
Incorporates some of the five senses, but the description is not fully immersive. |
Incorporates few of the five senses, making the description less immersive. |
Does not incorporate the senses effectively, resulting in a flat description. |
| Paragraphing |
Uses paragraphs effectively to organize ideas and enhance the flow of the essay. Each paragraph has a clear focus. |
Uses paragraphs well to organize ideas. Most paragraphs have a clear focus. |
Uses paragraphs, but the organization is somewhat unclear. Some paragraphs lack focus. |
Uses paragraphs inconsistently. The organization is unclear, and many paragraphs lack focus. |
Does not use paragraphs effectively. The essay is disorganized and lacks clear focus. |
| Spelling (British) |
Consistently uses correct British spelling throughout the essay. |
Uses correct British spelling most of the time with few errors. |
Uses British spelling inconsistently with several errors. |
Uses British spelling incorrectly with many errors. |
Does not use British spelling or has numerous spelling errors. |
