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6 + 1 TRAITS BASIC WRITING RUBRIC 
6 + 1 TRAITS BASIC WRITING RUBRIC 10/28
Rubric Code: C2XBAX
By pcrnkovich
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric 6 + 1 TRAITS RUBRIC
  BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Writer not yet demonstrating control in this trait.

3 pts

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Writer demonstrates adequate control in this trait.

4 pts

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Writer demonstrates strong control and skill in this trait.

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: focus/theme, clarity, original, engaging, and detailed. Paper contains 3 P-E-A's per body paragraph.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Writer has not established a theme or sense of purpose.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Writer has established a theme or sense of purpose in a basic or general way.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Writer has established a clear theme or sense of purpose that is compelling and enriched by its details.
POINTS EARNED
ORGANIZATION

ORGANIZATION refers to the internal structure of the paper. THINK: beginning/middle/end, introduce, transition, group/sequence, and conclude. Paper is organized in 5-paragraph format and reflects a well-articulated plan.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Writer has utilized no identifiable organizational structure.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Writer's organizational structure is adequate enough to move the reader through the text.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Writer's 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 enthusiasm, charm, sincerity, feelings, and emotions.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Writer seems indifferent, uninvolved, or distanced.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Writer seems sincere but not fully engaged or involved.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Writer seems sincere, fully engaged, and appropriately involved.
POINTS EARNED
SENTENCE FLUENCY

SENTENCE FLUENCY refers to the rhythm and flow of the language to enhance readability.
THINK: sentence sense- complete sentences, and varying lengths and structures of sentences. Paper contains a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Writer's sentences are neither well-constructed, varied, expressive, nor varied.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Writer's sentences are well-built and varied, but not expressive nor rhythmic.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Writer's sentences are well-built, varied, expressive, and rhythmic.
POINTS EARNED
Word Choice

WORD CHOICE refers to the writer's ability to create a mental picture for the reader through precise language. THINK: new words, vivid verbs, specific nouns, accurate/energetic/
varied modifiers, and stylistic devices. Paper includes at least 1 stylistic device per physical paragraph, including a mandatory full-circle ending.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Writer demonstrates a limited vocabulary.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Writer demonstrates a functional vocabulary.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Writer demonstrates a precise, interesting, and powerful vocabulary.
POINTS EARNED
CONVENTIONS

CONVENTIONS refers to the mechanical correctness of the writing.
THINK: using punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, paragraphing, verb tense, and subject/verb agreement to enhance readability.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Writer handles conventions poorly, resulting in 6 or more errors.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Writer handles conventions adequately, resulting in 4-5 errors.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Writer handles conventions expertly, resulting in 3 or fewer errors.
POINTS EARNED
PRESENTATION

PRESENTATION refers to the visual appeal of the paper and adherence to formatting requirements. THINK: required length, neatness, and attention to detail. Two-page paper meets MLA formatting requirements: typed, double-spaced, 12-point Times Roman font, 1" margins, left-justified heading, centered title, and page-number headers.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Writer handles presentation poorly, resulting in 3 or more length, formatting, or appearance errors.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Writer handles presentation adequately, resulting in 1-2 length, formatting, or appearance errors.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Writer handles presentation expertly, resulting in no length, formatting, or appearance errors
POINTS EARNED



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