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6+1 Traits of Writing 
6+1 Traits of Writing
Rubric Code: C74765
By teriuwlax
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Ideas

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- Details are vague

- Thoughts are random, and there seems to be no main point

- The reader is left with unanswered questions
2

- Shows some specific details

- The general topic or idea is understood
3

- Has specific details, and supports them

- The topic and ideas are defined
4

- Clear and focused details and support

- Topic and Ideas are narrow and well defined

- It is evident that the reader understands their topic
Organization

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- No opening or conclusion

- Not written in sequence

- Hard to follow
2

- An opening and conclusion are evident, but weak

- Some sequencing

- Organization is awkward and takes away from the content
3

- A decent opening and conclusion

- Mostly follows a logical sequence

- Progresses and is easy to understand
4

- Has an effective opening and conclusion

- Smoothly progresses and flows

- Every point and ideas is organized and in sequence
Voice

1

- Writing is lifeless and flat

- The author seems unaware of their audience

-Writing is un-engaging
2

- Occasionally is aware of an audience

- Author tries to engage reader; connection fades in and out

- Authors voice is present, but still developing
3

- Engaging, but safe

- The authors voice is consistent

- The author is fully aware of their intended audience

- The authors voice is evident
4

- Reader can tell who the author is, without looking at the name

- Author takes risks

- Authors interest is evident

-Authors voice is consistent, clear and effective
Word Choice

1

- The choice of words is limited

- Simple words are most often used

- No figurative language present

- Words used don't fully express the author
2

- Uses correct words, but ineffectively

- Attempts to experiment with interesting words and figurative language

- Words used convey meaning, but still lacking emotion
3

- Effective and creative words used

- Word choice is mostly correct

- Figurative language use is effective and descriptive
4

- The use of language is engaging and accurate

- Excellent usage of figurative language

- Use of word choice creates pictures and emotion for the reader
Sentence Fluency

1

- Sentences are choppy or incomplete

-Sentences don't make sense

-Repetitive beginnings
- Sentences are all short
2

- Occasional use of connecting/joining words

- Author tries to start sentences in different ways

- Most sentences make sense

- Sentences are mostly short, with the odd long sentence
3

- Sentences flow well from one to another

- Usage of connecting and joining words

- Makes an effort to use both long and short sentences
4

- Sentences have rhythm and flow

- Sentences start in a variety of ways and use connecting words

- Author uses a balanced mix of both long and short sentences
Conventions

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- Many incorrect uses of punctuation and capitalization

- The amount of spelling errors take away from the content of the story and make it unreadable

- Misspelling of easy words
2

- Spelling is generally correct

- Some errors in punctuation

- The piece is mostly readable, and understandable, despite its mistakes
3

- Few spelling errors

- Mostly correct usage of punctuation

- The piece is readable and understandable
4

- No spelling errors

- Correct and creative uses of punctuation
Presentation

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- Hand writing is unreadable

- Improper use of spacing, words crowded together or too far apart

- A general unacceptable appearance
2

- Handwriting is messy but readable

- Some thought was given to spacing

- Appearance is acceptable
3

- Writing is legible, though sometimes inconsistent

- Spacing is evident, but forgotten from time to time

- Appearance shows some thought and care
4

- Writing is clear and consistent

- Balance of spacing

- Appearance is excellent, with thought and effort put into it.

-Author has took pride into their writing and has made it a polished piece of work




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