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Six Traits of Writing 
Six Traits of Writing
Student Friendly Six Traits of Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: Q5A9BW
By janelwhite
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Beginner

The writer shows the bare minimum with little control over what is written.

1 pts

Emergent

The writer's weaknesses outweigh the strengths; there are attempts to make the concepts clear, but great revision is needed.

2 pts

Developing

The writer's strengths and weaknesses are about equal.

3 pts

Effective

The writer demonstrates more strengths than weaknesses.

4 pts

Strong

The writer shows control and skill in the Six Traits.

5 pts

Ideas

Beginner

- still in search of a topic
- limited or unclear
- repetitious; disconnected, random thoughts
- everything seems as important as everything else
Emergent
Developing

- easy to see where the writer is headed
- difficulty going from general observations to specifics
- reasonably clear
- support is attempted
- blend the original with the predictable
Effective
Strong

- fresh and original
- knowledge, experience, insight
- relevant, telling, quality details go beyond the obvious
- enlightening, purposeful topic makes a point or tells a story
- every piece adds something to the whole
Organization

Beginner

- sequencing needs work
- no introduction, no conclusion
- pacing feels awkward
- connections confusing
- hard for the reader to get a grip on the main point or storyline
Emergent
Developing

- recognizable introduction and conclusion
- structure takes attention away from content
- pacing is fairly well controlled
- transitions often work well
- organization sometimes supports the main point or storyline
Effective
Strong

- inviting introduction, satisfying conclusion
- sequencing is logical and effective
- pacing is well controlled
- thoughtful transitions
- flows very smoothly
Word Choice

Beginner

- vague, most general message
- redundant
- jargon or cliches
- words are used incorrectly
- leave the reader wondering
Emergent
Developing

- correct and adequate, lack flair
- familiar words and phrases
- attempts at colorful language
- phrases liven things up now and then
Effective
Strong

- specific and accurate
- natural and never overdone, individual
- lively verbs, precise nouns and modifiers
- striking words and phrases
- cliches and jargon used sparingly
Sentence Fluency

Beginner

- choppy, incomplete, rambling or awkward
- phrasing does not sound natural
- reader must pause or read over
- many sentences begin the same way
- endless connectives
- does not invite expressive oral reading
Emergent
Developing

- grammatical, sentences hang together
- variation in sentence length and structure
- reader must hunt for clues as to how sentences interrelate
- parts invite expressive oral reading
Effective
Strong

- meaning clear
- purposeful sentence beginnings
- cadence
- vary in length as well as structure
- dialogue sounds natural
Conventions

Beginner

- paragraphing is missing, irregular, or overly frequent
- errors in grammar or usage are very noticeable
- punctuation missing or incorrect
- spelling errors are frequent
- reader must decode
- extensive editing necessary
Emergent
Developing

- paragraphing is attempted
- problems with grammar or usage are not serious
- end-of sentence punctuation is usually correct
- spelling is correct or reasonably phonetic or common words
- moderate editing necessary
Effective
Strong

- paragraphing tends to be sound
- grammar and usage are correct
- punctuation is accurate
- spelling generally correct
- may manipulate conventions
Voice

Beginner

- hard to sense the writer
- writer does not seem to reach out
- monotone
- functional, but does not move the reader
- writer does not seem at home with the topic
Emergent
Developing

- earnest, pleasing
- dispassionate language
- hides the writer
- writer seems aware of an audience but favors safe generalities
Effective
Strong

- person behind the words is evident
- reader feels a connection with the author
- flavor
- appropriate for purpose and audience
- narrative is honest, appealing, from the heart
- expository or persuasive writing shows strong commitment to topic, anticipating reader's questions, showing why reader should care




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