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6 Traits of Writing Rubric 
6 Traits of Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: A28WC9
By tengland
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric 6 Traits of Writing
  Well Below Grade expectations

1 pts

Just Below Grade expectations

2 pts

As expected for Grade level

3 pts

Beyond expectations of Grade level

4 pts

Ideas

Well Below Grade expectations

There are very few ideas. The ideas are not clearly related to the task or each other. The overall message is difficult to determine because the ideas are not fully developed with details and supporting information.
Just Below Grade expectations

There are some good ideas which are related to the task and each other at times. Ideas are only partially developed with few details and supporting information. The lack of ideas may make it difficult to determine the purpose or overall theme of the writing. The message may be unclear at times.
As expected for Grade level

There are many good ideas which are are usually clearly related to the task and each other. Ideas are well developed using many details and information which make the writing interesting or informative to read. The ideas provide a clear message to the reader.
Beyond expectations of Grade level

Ideas are clearly and consistently related to the task and each other. Ideas are highly developed using details and information which enrich the theme/topic. Ideas tell more than the basics - they give details which others may overlook. The message of the writer is very clear.
Voice

Well Below Grade expectations

There is no sense of a writer's voice in this work. There are no uses of humour, expressions of emotion, or sense of personal engagement of the writer.
Just Below Grade expectations

The writer's voice is rarely evident in this piece. He or she has some awareness of the purpose of the task and the audience. He or she uses few expressions of feeling, wit, humour or any other form of personal tone to express him or herself in the piece.
As expected for Grade level

The writer's voice is evident in this piece. He or she is aware of the purpose of the task and the audience. He or she uses expressions of feeling, wit, humour or some other form of personal tone to express him or herself effectively in the piece.
Beyond expectations of Grade level

The writer's voice is very clear throughout the piece. The writer is keenly aware of the purpose and audience for the work. He or she uses expressions of feeling, humour, wit or other forms of personal tone to express him or herself with a high degree of effectiveness.
Conventions

Well Below Grade expectations

There are many errors in conventions and these interfere with the meaning and flow of the piece. The following conventions were of particular concern: use of paragraphs, accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation and use of capitals.
Just Below Grade expectations

There are some errors in conventions in this piece which interfere with the meaning. OR There are more convention errors than would be expected at this grade level. The following conventions are used with some effectiveness(for Gr. level): paragraphs, spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of capitals.
As expected for Grade level

There are few errors in conventions in this piece of writing. The errors generally do not interfere with meaning. The following conventions are used effectively(for Gr. level): paragraphs, spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of capitals.
Beyond expectations of Grade level

It is difficult to find any errors in conventions in this piece of writing. The following conventions are used with a high degree of effectiveness (for Gr. level): paragraphs, spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of capitals.
Organization

Well Below Grade expectations

There is little evidence of organization in this piece. The ideas do not flow together to create a coherent, easy to read work. Ideas may jump around. There are few or no connections from one idea to the next.
Just Below Grade expectations

There is some evidence of organization in this piece. Overall, the ideas do not flow together well, but there may be areas which work better than others. Ideas may jump around. There are some connections from one idea to the next. May have an opening and or closing which are not fully developed.
As expected for Grade level

There is a clear organization to the piece. Ideas generally flow together nicely throughout the piece. The connections are developing - it is clear there is an effort to connect one idea to the next. Overall, the piece is well organized and easy to follow. Has an opening and closing which work well to guide the reader.
Beyond expectations of Grade level

The organization is highly effective. Events and ideas proceed logically and information is given in such a way that the reader never loses interest. The connections are strong between ideas and throughout the piece. There is a well developed opening which peeks the readers' interest and a closing which sums up.
Word Choice

Well Below Grade expectations

The writer used simple words in the work or used words incorrectly.
Just Below Grade expectations

There is some evidence of trying some new or different word choices, but could use some teaking.
As expected for Grade level

There is a good blend of word choice. The writer incorportes some new and different words into their work.
Beyond expectations of Grade level

Very good word choice. The writer went beyond incorporating new words and even explained them. The writing captured my attention and I loved the work.
Presentation

Well Below Grade expectations

The work is difficult to read and understand due to messy printing, scribbling, crossing out or other flaws in presentation.
Just Below Grade expectations

The work is presented with some evidence of care for neatness and ease of reading. It lacks full attention to detail in neatness.
As expected for Grade level

The work is well presented. It is neat, easy to read and understand.
Beyond expectations of Grade level

The work is very well presented. It is neat, easy to read and understand.




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