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Conventions 
Conventions
Six Point Six+ 1 Traits of Writing
Rubric Code: WB6299
By lynteaches
Draft
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Beginning

1 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Developing

3 pts

Capable

4 pts

Experienced

5 pts

Exceptional

6 pts

Spelling

Beginning

Spelling errors are frequent, even in common words.
Emerging

Spelling is phonetic with many errors.
Developing

Spelling on simple words is incorrect, although reader can understand.
Capable

Spelling is usually correct or reasonably phonetic on common 8th grade level words, but not on more difficult words.
Experienced

Spelling on common 8th grade level words is correct but sometimes incorrect on more difficult words.
Exceptional

Spelling is usually correct, even on more difficult words.
Punctuation

Beginning

Punctuation is often missing or incorrect.
Emerging

Simple end (.?!) punctuation is correct, internal (,;"":) punctuation is usually wrong or missing.
Developing

Punctuation is inconsistent.
Capable

End punctuation is usually correct; internal punctuation is sometimes correct for 8th grade students; all punctuation is correct.
Experienced

Punctuation is correct and enhances readability in all but a few places.
Exceptional

Punctuation is correct; creative, and guides the reader through the entire piece.
Capitalization

Beginning

Capitalization is random, inconsistent, and sometimes nonexistent.
Emerging

Only the easiest capitalization rules are correctly applied.
Developing

Capitalization is applied inconsistently except for proper nouns and sentence beginnings.
Capable

Capitalization is mostly correct.
Experienced

Capitalization is correct; more sophisticated capitalization is used.
Exceptional

Capitalization is thoroughly understood and consistently correct.
Grammar

Beginning

Errors in grammar are frequent and noticeable, making writing incomprehensible.
Emerging

Serious grammar/usage problems of every kind make comprehension difficult.
Developing

Inappropriate grammar/usage results from heavy reliance on conversational oral language; meaning is confusing.
Capable

Proper grammar/usage remains inconsistent and inaccurate though problems are not serious enough to distort meaning.
Experienced

Grammar/usage is usually correct, there are few grammar mistakes yet meaning is clear.
Exceptional

Grammar/usage is correct and contributes to clarity and style; meaning is more than clear; piece is engaging and inviting to read.






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