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iRubric: Personal Narrative 6+1 Traits Rubric

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Personal Narrative 6+1 Traits Rubric Personal Narrative 6+1 Traits Rubric Kid-friendly statements for 6+1 Trait Standards Rubric Code: SB3946 By amartin2787 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

6-Trait Writing Rubric
	1 pts	3 pts	5 pts
Ideas:	1 My story doesn't focus on one event or subject. (My ideas do not relate to each other.)	3 I write about one event but my ideas are not specific enough to make the story interesting.	5 I write a paper which holds the readers' attention. I write ideas which focus on one event and I give several interesting details to describe this event.
Organization:	1 My paper lacks a clear sense of direction. My ideas, details, or events are strung together in a loose or random fashion. There is no clear beginning, middle and ending.	3 I organize a paper which can be easily read. (Organization doesn't confuse my audience.) There is a clear beginning, middle and ending.	5 I organize a paper so that it highlights my ideas and story. There is a clear beginning, middle and ending that captures the readers interest.
Voice:	1 My writing doesn't reflect a personal connection. (I do not relate to topic) My writing doesn't involve the reader/audience.	3 I write a paper that makes a sincere attempt to engage the reader/audience. (The result is pleasant) But my effort is not interesting/ compelling.	5 I write a paper that speaks directly to the reader/audience. (I write a paper that is interesting, compelling, and engaging.)
Word Choice:	1 I did not use interesting words (a varied vocabulary) in my paper. I need to choose more "Interesting Words."	3 I can choose functional words to use but my paper still lacks "Interesting Words" or energy.	5 I can use "Interesting Words" which convey the intended message in a precise, and natural way. (Reader picks up my energy and is interested)
Sentence Fluency:	1 My simple sentences are choppy and the reader/audience can not follow my ideas with fluency.	3 My sentences are longer but all the same length, reader/audience still can not read my piece with fluency. (My writing needs more rhythm.)	5 I can write a paper with a good rhythm. Sentences are well built, strong; with varied lenghts.
Conventions:	1 My errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar & usage; make my paper difficult to read.	3 I can write using conventions which enhance readability; but at other times, errors are distracting and impair readability.	5 I can write a paper which reflects a good grasp of standard writing conventions. (My use of correct conventions enhances readability.)