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iRubric: 6 + 1 TRAITS BASIC WRITING RUBRIC 10/28

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6 + 1 TRAITS BASIC WRITING RUBRIC 10/28 
Copy of Six Traits Writing Rubric
This rubric can be used at the K-8 grade levels to make explicit the expectations of writing for all subject areas.
Rubric Code: W2X994
By pcrnkovich
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric SIX + 1 TRAITS RUBRIC
  BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Your message needs more volume.

3 pts

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Your message is sounding stronger.

4 pts

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Your message is loud and clear!

5 pts

POINTS EARNED

This column reflects the total points earned for the category.

(N/A)

IDEAS AND CONTENT

IDEAS AND CONTENT refers to what the reader has to say, the message. THINK: fresh, original, and interesting.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

A theme or purpose has not been established.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

A theme or purpose has been established but in a basic or general way.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

A clear, strong theme or sense of purpose has been established and enriched by details.
POINTS EARNED
ORGANIZATION

ORGANIZATION refers to the structure of the paper. THINK: attention-getting, logical, transitioned, and conclusive.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

No identifiable organizational structure is present.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Organizational structure is adequate enough to move the reader through the text.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Organizational structure both enhances and showcases the central idea.
POINTS EARNED
VOICE

VOICE refers to evidence of the author's personality. THINK: appropriate uses of sincerity, feelings, and emotions.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Personal voice is missing. Author is unrecognizable.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Some passages have voice, but others sound flat. Author is somewhat recognizable.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Personal voice comes through clearly. Author is easily recognizable.
POINTS EARNED
SENTENCE FLUENCY

SENTENCE FLUENCY refers to the readability of the paper. THINK: natural flow and varying lengths and structures of sentences.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Sentences are incomplete or run-on, do not begin in different ways, and do not vary in length. The paper does not sound smooth when read out loud.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Most sentences are complete, begin in
different ways, and vary in length. The paper sounds relatively smooth when read out loud.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Sentences are complete, begin in a variety of ways, and vary in length.
The paper sounds smooth when read out loud.
POINTS EARNED
Word Choice

WORD CHOICE refers to the writer's ability to create a mental picture for the reader. THINK: vivid verbs, specific nouns, and accurate, energetic, and varied modifiers.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Words are uninteresting or dull, unclear in meaning, and repeated often.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Words are somewhat interesting, relatively clear in meaning, and repeated infrequently.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Words are interesting and vivid, clear in meaning, and not repeated.
POINTS EARNED
CONVENTIONS

CONVENTIONS refers to punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and paragraphing. THINK: enhancing readability.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

There are many errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and paragraphing.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

There are 4-5 errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and paragraphing.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

There are 2-3 errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and paragraphing.
POINTS EARNED
PRESENTATION

PRESENTATION refers to the visual appeal of the paper and adherence to formatting requirements. THINK: neatness and attention to detail.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Proper heading and title are missing. Paper is too short/too long and has a messy appearance. Formatting requirements are not met.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Proper heading or title may be missing. Paper is close to the required length and has a somewhat neat appearance. Formatting requirements are met for the most part.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Paper meets the required length and has a very neat appearance. Formatting requirements are met.
POINTS EARNED



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