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Writing Traits 
Writing Traits Rubric
Rubric Code: DXXXBC2
By alfoley
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Ideas & Content

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6

Writer offers clear, central topic that is original. Author offers accurate, credible details that creates clear picture in reader's mind. Provides the reader with evidence of the writer's knowledge about and/or experience with the topic
5
4

Writer offers recognizable, but broad topic. Topic not focused on specific aspect. Topic around central theme or story line. Writer offers details, but some not always accurate or relevant. Key questions are not addressed.
3
2

Writer has not settled on a topic and offers unfocused, repetitious, or random thought. Topic is not narrowed. Simply has restated the assignment topic without using much thought or effort into it. Little attention to details and contains inaccurate information.
1
Organization

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6

Grabs reader's attention from the start. Includes a variety of sequence and transition words. The piece is easy to follow by fitting details together logically. Writer sums up his/her thinking in a nature, thought, and convincing way.
5
4

Writer presents an introduction, it may not be original or thoughtful. Simple restating the topic. The use of transition words is spotty and rare. Events are logically placed for the most part, but could be a more sensible flow. Needs to tie up loose ends to leave the reader with a sense of satisfaction.
3
2

Writer does not give any clue about what is to come. Does not provide sequence or transition words. Does not clearly show what comes first, next, and last making it difficult to follow. The writer ends with no conclusion at all.
1
Voice

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6

Writer cares about topic and makes the reason for writing clear. Writer expresses their ideas in new ways which makes the piece interesting and original.
5
4

Tone is "pleasing" or "sincere" but not compelling. Voice is not completely clear. Writer reveals little about what is important about the topic. There are few moments that catch the reader's attention.
3
2

Writer has created a piece that is repetitious or off-putting to the reader. Piece contained random thoughts, unclear how the writer feels about the topic. The piece is flat and the reader is unsure why the writer wrote it.
1
Word Choice

6

Writer uses many "action words" giving the piece pizzazz. Writer uses words with precision. Use words to capture readers attention.
5
4

Writer uses passive voice, includes a few "action" words. The words rarely capture the reader's imagination. The words communicate the basic idea, but are ordinary.
3
2

Writer makes no attempt at selecting strong language. Limited meaning comes through the piece of writing. The writer misuses words making it difficult to understand. Very little meaning comes through in this piece.
1
Sentence Fluency

6

Writer carefully and creatively constructs sentences. Writer uses various types of sentences. Sentences flow with each other. Everything flows when read aloud.
5
4

Writer offers simple sentences and attempts to vary length. Some sentences read smoothly, others are choppy or awkward. Writer includes fragments that are accidental.
3
2

Writers sentences, even simple ones, are often flawed. Writer uses single, repetitive sentence pattern. Challenge to read aloud since sentences are incomplete or choppy.
1
Conventions

6

Writer uses correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.
5
4

There are some errors (5-6) in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar usage.
3
2

There are more than 7 errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar usage.
1
Presentation

6

The writer follows the correct typing format. The final draft:
New Time Roman
12 pt. font
Double spaced
1 inch margins
The piece is completely on time.
5
4

The writer does not follow two format requirements.
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2

The writer does not follow 4 or more format requirements.
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