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6 Traits of Writing, essay 6 Traits of Writing 6-point rubric Narrative Fractured Fairy Tale Rubric Code: M45626 By penny_71 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

6 Traits of Writing
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Ideas (20 pts)	N/A 0-2 No main idea yet	N/A 3-6 Main idea just coming together, still fuzzy	N/A 7-10 Main idea not always clear, reader left with questions	N/A 11-14 Main idea clear, but needs detail	N/A 15-17 Main idea clear and detailed	N/A 18-20 Main idea clear, focused, detailed, and interesting
Organization (10 pts)	N/A 0-1 Random, unconnected thoughts jotted on paper	N/A 2-4 Either too formulaic or confusing and hard to follow	N/A 5-6 Sometimes confusing, formulaic, or tough to follow	N/A 7-8 Mostly on track, but has some wandering off topic	N/A 9 Works with topic, purpose, audience	N/A 10 A perfect fit with topic, purpose, audience
Voice (10 pts)	N/A 0-1 Missing or inappropriate for topic or audience	N/A 2-4 Faint, hard to "hear"; does not fit audience and/or purpose	N/A 5-6 Functional, sincere, but not ready to share aloud	N/A 7-8 Distinctive, has share-aloud moments	N/A 9 Can tell who wrote the piece, ready to share aloud	N/A 10 Can easily identify the writer, lively and energetic, as individual as fingerprints
Word Choice (20 pts)	N/A 0-2 Vague, confusing; uses clichés or first thoughts	N/A 3-6 Vague, inaccurate, needs strong verbs and adjectives	N/A 7-10 Vague language outweighs strong verbs and adjectives, originality, and precision	N/A 11-14 Strong verbs, original phrasing outweigh vague language	N/A 15-17 Clear, original; filled with lively verbs and colourful adjectives	N/A 18-20 Accurate, striking, original; sometimes quotable
Sentences (20 pts)	N/A 0-2 Many problems with incomplete sentences; challenging to untangle sentences	N/A 3-6 Tough to read aloud, even with rehearsal	N/A 7-10 Choppy and/or run-on sentences, will need to be rehearsed before reading aloud	N/A 11-14 Mostly smooth, some bumpy moments	N/A 15-17 Smooth, easy to read, full of variety	N/A 18-20 Smooth, easy to read with expression
Conventions (20 pts)	N/A 0-2 Numerous errors; needs word-by-word editing	N/A 3-6 Strong moments hard to spot, needs line-by-line editing	N/A 7-10 Errors slow reader down	N/A 11-14 Many strengths, but needs editing	N/A 15-17 Mostly correct, only needs minor touch-ups	N/A 18-20 Correct, controlled; no editing needed