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Six Traits Plus One Writing Rubric

The focus of this writing is on using "voice" and " word choice"

Rubric Code: HB62AB

By lynteaches

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: (none)

Writing Rubric
	Mastery 6 pts	Proficient 5 pts	Developing 4 pts	Emerging 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Beginning 1 pts
Word Choice Vocabulary & Imagery	Mastery Uses accurate, precise vocabulary specific to the purpose. Invokes lively verbs that lend power to the writing. Includes figurative language or striking words and phrases that linger.	Proficient Uses accurate, general vocabulary. Uses a mix of precise and general verbs. Uses familiar phrases with some striking words.	Developing Uses general vocabulary. Uses general verbs Uses familiar words and phrases.	Emerging Uses few active verbs, and verbs used are imprecise. Uses vague or inaccurate words and phrases.	Basic Uses elementary vocabulary in context. Uses inaccurate or vague vocabulary.	Beginning Uses little or no secondary level vocabulary. Uses dead words often.
Voice Passion for the topic, and attention to the audience	Mastery Is lively and is designed to hold the reader's attention. Demonstrates clear and sensitive understanding of the audience.	Proficient Is engaging and is designed to hold the reader's attention. Demonstrates understanding of the audience. .	Developing Is occasionally engaging. Demonstrates limited understanding of the audience.	Emerging Is bland or uninvolved. Does not demonstrate an understanding of the audience.	Basic Is cold or removed. Does not demonstrate an understanding of the audience or lacks passion for the topic.	Beginning Is boring or disinteresting. Does not demonstrate an understanding of the topic or audience.