Rubric for Writing Assignment

Essay	Points
Essay is written in correct paragraph format including naming five deserts,  two types of  animals, two types of plant life	4
Essay is written in correct paragraph format including naming 3-4 deserts,  two types of  animals, two types of plant life	3
Essay is written in basic paragraph format but names only one or two deserts and one or two of the required characteristics.	2
Essay is not written in correct paragraph format and names only one or two deserts and one of the required characteristics.	1
Essay is not written in correct paragraph form and does not name any deserts and does not include any of the required characteristics	0

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