Rubric for Writing Assignment

Paragraph	Points
Paragraphs are written in correct paragraph format and includes three animals, three types of plant life, and three human characteristics of deserts	4
Essay is written in correct paragraph format and includes two animals, two types of plant life, and two human characteristics of deserts	3
Essay is written in basic paragraph format but names only one or two of the required characteristics.	2
Essay is not written in correct paragraph format and names only one or two of the required characteristics.	1
Essay is not written in correct paragraph form and does not include of the characteristics	0

Note:  This is designed as a suggestion.  Teacher should adapt it to suit their needs and the needs of the learners.