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Simplified 6 Traits Writing Rubric
An easier to use version of the 6 traits rubric focusing on what IEP students need to work on
Rubric Code:
F3B844
By
alkhanfar
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Public Rubric
Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate
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Strong
5 pts
Effective
4 pts
Developing
3 pts
Emerging
2 pts
Experimenting
1 pts
Scoring Continuum
Strong
Paper shows control and skill in this trait; many strengths present.
Effective
Strengths outweigh the weaknesses" a small amount of revision is needed.
Developing
Strengths and need for revision are about equal.
Emerging
Need for revision outweigh strengths;
isolated moments hint at what the writer has in mind
Experimenting
A bare beginning; writer not yet showing any control of skill.
Ideas: Topic
Strong
Topic is narrowed and remains focused.
Effective
Topic is somewhat narrowed, but doesn't always remain focused.
Developing
Topic is fairly broad; however you can see where the writer is headed.
Emerging
Topic is broad without an obvious main idea; paper appears to be a list of information rather than a story
Experimenting
Writer is still in search of a topic; no main idea for the piece has been chosen.
Ideas: Details
Strong
Excellent amount of quality details give the reader all important information and answer all the readers questions. Details go beyond the obvious or predictable.
Effective
Good amount of details given that answer most of the readers questions.
Developing
Fair amount details given that answer some of the readers questions.
Emerging
Small amount of details given that answer a few of the readers questions.
Experimenting
Limited details leave reader with many unanswered questions.
Organization: Introduction
Strong
Excellent introduction draws the reader in, fills them with anticipation and makes them want to read more.
Effective
Good introduction interests the reader and makes them want to read more.
Developing
Fair introduction, fails to draw the reader in and make them want to read more.
Emerging
Weak introduction, fails to set-up story or make reader want to read more.
Experimenting
No real introduction present; story just begins.
Organization: Sequencing
Strong
Excellent sequencing with all events, details, and information given in a logical, effective order.
Effective
Good sequencing with most events, details, and information given in logical order.
Developing
Fair sequencing with some events, details, and information given in logical order.
Emerging
Weak sequencing with few of the events, details, and information given in logical order.
Experimenting
Poor sequencing with events, details, and information given in a confusing order.
Organization: conclusion
Strong
Excellent conclusion, leaves the reader with a satisfying sense of closure and resolution.
Effective
Good conclusion, has a strong sense of closure.
Developing
Fair conclusion, not all loose ends tied-up, not a strong sense of closure.
Emerging
Weak conclusion, fails to tie-up all loose ends or give the reader a sense of closure.
Experimenting
No real conclusion present to wrap things up; story just ends.
Organization: Paragraphing
Strong
Excellen: paragraphing reinforces organizational
structure of paper.
Effective
Good: paragraphing, but a bit basic: just one paragraph each for the intro, body,& conclusion.
Developing
Fair: paragraphing was attempted but some run together or begin in the wrong places.
Emerging
Weak: paragraphing attempted but many run together or begin in the wrong places.
Experimenting
Paragraphing missing or so misused that it has no relationship to the organizational structure of the text.
Sentence Fluency
Strong
Excellent Sentence Fluency:
Varied structure and beginnings plus appropriate connectives create a cadence and enhance meaning.
Effective
Good Sentence Fluency:
Some varied structure and beginnings, most interconnect creating a flow that enhances meaning.
Developing
Fair Sentence Fluency: Paper written in correct, complete sentences. Some variety attempted.
Some parts of text flow together, other do not.
Emerging
Weak Sentence Fluency:
Some correct, complete
sentences present. Often
repetitive in beginning and structure. Paper has very little flow.
Experimenting
Poor Sentence Fluency:
Incorrect, incomplete sentences. Very repetitive beginnings and structure or run-on sentences create a choppy flow.
Word Choice
Strong
Excellent Word Choice:
Many interesting & unique adjectives, adverbs, and
nouns are used effectively to enhance meaning and interest of paper.
Effective
Good Word Choice:
Some interesting & unique adjectives, adverbs, and
nouns are used that enhance meaning and interest of paper.
Developing
Fair Word Choice:
a few interesting & unique adjectives, adverbs, and
nouns are used that enhance meaning and interest of paper.
Emerging
Weak:
adjectives, adverbs, and nouns used are common and mundane. Fail to add to meaning or
interest of paper.
Experimenting
Poor: little or no
adjectives, adverbs, and nouns used to add to meaning or
interest of paper.
Conventions
Strong
Paper requires little or no editing for:
Capitalization
Usage
Punctuation
Spelling
Effective
Paper requires light editing for:
Capitalization
Usage
Punctuation
Spelling
Developing
Paper requires some editing for:
Capitalization
Usage
Punctuation
Spelling
Errors somewhat distracting.
Emerging
Paper requires a lot of editing for:
Capitalization
Usage
Punctuation
Spelling
Paper difficult to read sometimes.
Experimenting
Paper requires major editing for:
Capitalization
Usage
Punctuation
Spelling
Entire paper difficult to
read.
Keywords:
Writing Rubric
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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