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Six Traits Focus:Organization Lesson

Six Traits Focus: ideas & organization

6-trait writing rubric focus is on Organization, Word Choice, and Idea

Rubric Code: AXX6362

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

6 Traits Writing Rubric 100 %
	Not yet meeting 1 pts	Minimally meeting 2 pts	Fully meeting 3 pts	Exceeding 4 pts
Organization 60 %	Not yet meeting Begins abruptly, or has no opening.<BR> <BR> Reflects no attempt to establish order.<BR> <BR> Reflects no attempt at making transitions.<BR> <BR> Ends abruptly or has no conclusion.	Minimally meeting Attempts an opening.<BR> <BR> Sequence is brief or limited.<BR> <BR> Attempts transitions, but most utilize bland or unimaginative structure.<BR> <BR> Attempts a conclusion.	Fully meeting Includes recognizable opening.<BR> <BR> Sequence is logical.<BR> <BR> Has strong, natural transitions that extend beyond a bland "First...Next... Finally" structure.<BR> <BR> Conveys a predictable conclusion.	Exceeding Includes an inviting opening.<BR> <BR> Sequence is logical and effective.<BR> <BR> Has strong, embedded transitions.<BR> <BR> Conveys a satisfying conclusion.
Ideas 20 %	Not yet meeting Digresses from main idea.<BR> Has missing or irrelevant details.<BR> <BR> Lacks understanding of the topic.	Minimally meeting Generally focused on a main idea.<BR> <BR> Has limited or unrelated details.<BR> <BR> Conveys limited understanding of the topic.	Fully meeting Remains focused on a main idea.<BR> <BR> Uses sufficient details to support the main idea.<BR> <BR> Conveys clear understanding of the topic.	Exceeding Remains focused on a clear main idea.<BR> <BR> Uses interesting details that engage the reader.<BR> <BR> Presents insight or unique perspective of the topic.
Word Choice 20 %	Not yet meeting Uses inaccurate or vague vocabulary.<BR> <BR> Uses few active verbs, and verbs used are imprecise.<BR> <BR> Uses vague or inaccurate words and phrases.	Minimally meeting Uses general vocabulary.<BR> <BR> Uses general verbs.<BR> <BR> Uses familiar words and phrases.	Fully meeting Uses accurate, general vocabulary.<BR> <BR> Uses a mix of precise and general verbs.<BR> <BR> Uses familiar phrases with some striking words.	Exceeding Uses accurate, precise vocabulary specific to the purpose.<BR> <BR> Invokes lively verbs that lend power to the writing.<BR> <BR> Includes figurative language or striking words and phrases that linger.