iRubric: Six Trait Four-Point Rubric, "2" = 70

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Six Trait Four-Point Rubric, "2" = 70

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This rubric has the six traits on a 4-point scale weighted such that a student who earns straight 2's earns a 70.

Rubric Code: H366XC

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: (none)

An Alternate Reality
	Highly Effective 4 pts	Generally Effective 3.4 pts	Somewhat Effective 2.8 pts	Ineffective 2 pts
Ideas	Highly Effective Strong main idea, thesis statement, or story line; intriguing details; well-developed ideas, no filler	Generally Effective Main idea, thesis statement, or story line recognizable; reasonably clear; some specific details	Somewhat Effective Main idea, thesis statement, story line not immediately clear, missing details, leaves reader with questions	Ineffective No central message; filler, repetition, random thoughts, list
Organization	Highly Effective Entire piece has an enticing lead, thoughtful transitions, logical sequencing, controlled pacing and a satisfying conclusion. Nothing feels out of order; well-planned	Generally Effective Piece has a sense of direction, lead and conclusion work well; most elements fit where they are placed	Somewhat Effective Some sense of direction, but extraneous info present; some elements out of order; predictable lead and/or conclusion	Ineffective No recognizable structure; disjointed collection of details; no real lead or conclusion; not planned.
Voice	Highly Effective Piece begs to be read aloud; keeps readers tuned in; totally appropriate for audience/topic, reaches out to the reader; reveals thoughts and feelings; personal flavor and tone are present. Refrained from using passive voice.	Generally Effective Moments are highly sharable, voice seems sincere and authentic, tone and flavor appropriate for audience/purpose; voice is at times passive	Somewhat Effective Reader must search for moments to share aloud; writer’s engagement minimal; more often than not, writer seems unaware of audience	Ineffective No identifiable voice; no noticeable concern for audience; writing reflects no engagement with the topic
Word Choice	Highly Effective Phrasing is original, yet language is not overdone; word choice fresh and distinctive; lively verbs; memorable phrases, precise language; creates a mood/images with vivid descriptive words	Generally Effective Words used correctly; a few phrases are striking/original; strong verbs present; meaning is generally clear, some vivid descriptions are present	Somewhat Effective Overuse of vague words or clichés; wordiness; words not always clear; strong verbs overshadowed by weak verbs, mood and image are lacking	Ineffective Words seem chosen at random; weak verbs; over/under written; imprecise word choice, lacking in imagery
Sentence Fluency	Highly Effective Virtually every sentence begins differently; has a rhythm and flow, smooth phrasing, well built sentences, easy to read aloud, sentence length and structure are varied.	Generally Effective Variety in sentence length and beginnings present; fragments don’t disrupt the flow; phrasing is smooth.	Somewhat Effective Some variety; fragments/ repetition not purposeful; re-reading for meaning is necessary. Difficult to read aloud; run on sentences were used or sentence length was not varied.	Ineffective Very hard to read, can only be read aloud with extensive oral editing; little or no variety; awkward
Conventions	Highly Effective Text is virtually ready to publish; skillfully and correctly applies a wide range of textual conventions; visually appealing. Correct spelling, punctuation and capitalization; proper grammar, usage and paragraphing, consistency and creative.	Generally Effective Minor, noticeable errors do not interfere with meaning; needs a good once-over before publication; layout attractive	Somewhat Effective Noticeable, frequent, distracting errors; line-by-line editing required; little attention to layout	Ineffective Serious, frequent errors; word-by-word editing required; conventional errors cause serious confusion for reader. Very difficult to read due to so many errors

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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