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6 point Voice in writing 
Rubric Code: H3432C
By MccameyHigh
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Minimal Proficiency:

The writing seems to lack a sense of involvement or commitment. The writing is characterized by

1 pts

Limited Proficiency:

The writing provides little sense of involvement or commitment. There is no evidence that the writer has chosen a suitable voice. The writing is characterized by

2 pts

Developing Proficiency:

The writer’s commitment to the topic seems inconsistent. A sense of the writer may emerge at times; however, the voice is either inappropriately personal or inappropriately impersonal. The writing is characterized by

3 pts

Proficient:

A voice is present. The writer demonstrates commitment to the topic, and there may be a sense of “writing to be read.” In places, the writing is expressive, engaging, or sincere. The writing is characterized by

4 pts

Advanced Proficiency:

The writer has chosen a voice appropriate for the topic, purpose, and audience. The writer seems committed to the topic, and there is a sense of “writing to be read.” The writing is expressive, engaging or sincere. The writing is characterized by

5 pts

Exceptional Proficiency:

The writer has chosen a voice appropriate for the topic, purpose and audience. The writer seems deeply committed to the topic, and there is an exceptional sense of “writing to be read.” The writing is expressive, engaging, or sincere. The writing is characterized by

6 pts

Engagement
25 %

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Minimal Proficiency:

no engagement of the writer; the writing is flat and lifeless
Limited Proficiency:

little engagement of the writer; the writing tends to be largely flat, lifeless, stiff, or mechanical.
Developing Proficiency:

the writer’s awareness of the reader is unclear.
Proficient:

The reader may glimpse the writer behind the words and feel a sense of interaction in places.
Advanced Proficiency:

the writer seems to be aware of the reader and of how to communicate the message most effectively. The reader may discern the writer behind the words and feel a sense of interaction.
Exceptional Proficiency:

the writer seems to be aware of the reader and of how to communicate the message most effectively. The reader may discern the writer behind the words and feel a sense of interaction.
Interaction w/audience
25 %

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Minimal Proficiency:

a lack of audience awareness; there is no sense of “writing to be read.”
Limited Proficiency:

a lack of audience awareness; there is little sense of "writing to be read."
Developing Proficiency:

a limited sense of audience
Proficient:

a sense of audience; the writer seems to be aware of the reader but has not consistently employed an appropriate voice.
Advanced Proficiency:

a strong sense of audience;
Exceptional Proficiency:

an exceptionally strong sense of audience;
Appropriate distance
25 %

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Minimal Proficiency:

There is no sense of interaction between writer and reader; the writing does not involve or engage the reader.
Limited Proficiency:

a voice that is likely to be overly informal and personal.
Developing Proficiency:

an occasional sense of the writer behind the words; however, the voice may shift or disappear a line or two later and the writing become somewhat mechanical.
Proficient:

a questionable or inconsistent level of closeness to or distance from the audience.
Advanced Proficiency:

an appropriate level of closeness to or distance from the audience (e.g., a narrative should have a strong personal voice while an expository piece may require extensive use of outside resources and a more academic voice; nevertheless, both should be engaging, lively or interesting. Technical writing may require greater distance.).
Exceptional Proficiency:

an effective level of closeness to or distance from the audience (e.g., a narrative should have a strong personal voice, while an expository piece may require extensive use of outside resources and a more academic voice; nevertheless, both should be engaging, lively, or interesting. Technical writing may require greater distance.).
Topic comes to life
25 %

Minimal Proficiency:

no hint of the writer behind the words.
Limited Proficiency:

little or no hint of the writer behind the words. There is rarely a sense of interaction between reader and writer.
Developing Proficiency:

a limited ability to shift to a more objective voice when necessary.
Proficient:

liveliness, sincerity, or humor when appropriate; however, at times the writing may be either inappropriately casual or personal, or inappropriately formal and stiff.
Advanced Proficiency:

a sense that the topic has come to life; when appropriate, the writing may show originality, liveliness, honesty, conviction, excitement, humor, or suspense.
Exceptional Proficiency:

a sense that the topic has come to life; when appropriate, the writing may show originality, liveliness, honesty, conviction, excitement, humor, or suspense.




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