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6 + 1 Writing Rubric 6th Grade 
6 + 1 Writing Rubric 6th Grade
Personal Narratives
Rubric Code: ZC6B5B
By sabrinaovery
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

All of the listed criteria must be present.

5 pts

Average

Any of the below criteria is circled.

3 pts

Needs work

The piece is missing criteria

1 pts

Ideas

the main message
Personal Narratives focus on a special person, place or event.
Excellent

There is one clear,
well-focused topic about a special person, place or event.

Main idea stands out and details support it.

Supporting details "show" what happens instead of "telling" what happens
Average

Main idea is clear,
but we need more information to really understand.

The details are general and don't show how the story is special.
Needs work

The main idea is not clear. There is a
seemingly random
collection of
information.

The details are general and the main idea doesn't seem special at all.
Organization

Personal Narratives follow chronological order
Excellent

There is a great hook!

A clear introduction, setting, sensory details, conclusion and final thought.

The final thought shows the reader why the topic was important to the author
Average

The hook doesn't hook or there isn't a hook.

The introduction, setting, details, conclusion or final thought are not clear.
Needs work

The piece is missing a hook or the hook doesn't hook.

Missing either an introduction, setting, details, conclusion or final thought.
Voice

Can you hear the voice of the author speaking the words?
Excellent

The author's voice comes through the piece. The reader knows the author's thoughts and opinions.

It makes the reader feel something.
shocked, upset, excited, giggly, or scared.
It sounds like the author enjoys writing.

You feel like the author is talking to you.

The author is not afraid to say what he/she feels.

You want to read the piece to someone else.
Average

The reader feels some feelings but they are not strong feelings.

You know how the author feels.

The author seems to like writing.
Needs work

The piece is missing feeling. You do not feel many emotions while reading.

You don't feel like the author is speaking to you.

The author seems to have written this only because it is an assignment.
Word Choice

Word Choice is the use of rich, colorful, precise language, as well as, figurative language such as metaphors, similes and analogies. Strong word choice is characterized not so much by an exceptional vocabulary chosen to impress the reader, but more by the skill to use everyday words well.
Excellent

The author chose words that made their piece like a masterpiece!

The words painted a picture in my head!

Verbs are not common but exciting and nouns are specific!
Average

Some words are strong.

Common verbs and nouns are used often.

There were good sensory details that painted a picture.
Needs work

Not many strong words or specific nouns were used.

"Like" often appeared.

Hardly any sensory details.
Sentence Fluency

Sentence Fluency is the rhythm and flow of the language, the sound of word patterns, the way in which the writing plays to the ear, not just to the eye. How does it sound when read aloud? That's the test. Fluent writing has cadence, power, rhythm, and movement. It is free of awkward word patterns that slow the reader's progress. Sentences vary in length, beginnings, structure, and style, and are so well crafted that the reader moves through the piece with ease.
Excellent

There is a variety of sentence lengths, short and long.

Sentences start different ways.

Sentences are smooth and are NOT choppy or rough when read aloud.
Average

There is some sentence variety in length.

Sentences mainly start the same way.

Sentences sound choppy when read aloud.
Needs work

Sentences are mostly the same length.

Sentences mainly start the same way.

Sentences sound very choppy when read.
Conventions

spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar/usage, and paragraphing
Excellent

Writing that is strong in Conventions has been proofread and edited with care.

You can't find any spelling errors. Verbs and subjects agree. Paragraphs have been used. Sentences have punctuation and capital letters!
Average

Some proofreading has been done.
Some spelling errors.

Almost all of the verbs and subjects agree.

Paragraphs have been used.

Sentences have punctuation and capital letters.
Needs work

Not much editing has been done.

Many spelling errors.

Verbs and subjects don't agree at least 40% of the time.

Paragraphs are not always used.

Sentences are missing punctuation or capital letters.




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