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iRubric: 6+1 Writing Rubric

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6+1 Writing Rubric 6+1 Writing Rubric General Rubric for 6+1 Traits of Writing for 6th - 8th Grade Rubric Code: R8WXC9 By Dragonfly79 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

6 Traits/MME Rubric
	5 Strong (N/A)	3 Developing (N/A)	1 Beginning (N/A)
IDEAS/CONTENT	5 Strong ~Writing is clear with details that are interesting, important, and informative.	3 Developing ~Writing is emerging and at times supported with details.	1 Beginning ~Writing is weak, so the message in unclear; details are vague.
ORGANIZATION	5 Strong ~Structure clearly fits topic. ~Strong, inviting beginning and strong, concise ending. ~Creative and logical sequencing and transitions.	3 Developing ~Structure generally fits topic. ~Inviting beginning and strong ending. ~Transitions help to move the reader through the text.	1 Beginning ~Some organization is evident. ~Clear beginning and ending which may lack direction. ~Sequencing and transitions are simplistic.
VOICE	5 Strong ~The purpose of the writing is accurately reflected in the writer's choice of compelling content and the arrangement of ideas.	3 Developing ~The language is natural, engaging and speaks directly to the reader.	1 Beginning ~The writer seems distanced from the topic and/or the audience.
WORD CHOICE/LANGUAGE	5 Strong ~Words convey the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way. The words are powerful and engaging.	3 Developing ~The language is functional and shows some interesting and precise choice of words.	1 Beginning ~The writer struggles with a limited vocabulary, searching for words to convey meaning.
SENTENCE FLUENCY	5 Strong ~The writing has an easy flow. Sentences are well-built, with strong and varied structure.	3 Developing ~The writing is at times fluent and easy to understand. Usually uses varied sentence structure.	1 Beginning ~Sentences are choppy and difficult to read, seldom using varied structure.
CONVENTIONS	5 Strong ~Exceptionally strong control of writing conventions. ~Errors do not impede readibility. ~Little or no need for editing.	3 Developing ~Strong control of standard writing conventions ~Errors do not impede readability ~A small amount of editing is needed.	1 Beginning ~Control over standard writing conventions. ~Minor errors interfer with readibilty. ~A need for editing.
PRESENTATION	5 Strong ~The form and presentation of the text enhances the ability for the reader to understand and connect with the message.	3 Developing ~The form and presentation of the text allows the reader to understand the message.	1 Beginning ~The form and presentation does not allow the reader to easily understandthe message.