iRubric: 6 Traits Scoring rubric

The organization enhances the central idea(s) and its
development. The order and structure are compelling and
move the reader through the text easily.
? effective, perhaps creative, sequencing; the organizational structure fits the topic, and the writing
is easy to follow.
? a strong, inviting beginning that draws the reader in
and a strong satisfying sense of resolution or closure.
? smooth, effective transitions among all elements
? details that fit where place

The organization enhances the central idea(s) and its
development. The order and structure are strong and
move the reader through the text.
? effective sequencing; the organizational structure
fits the topic, and the writing is easy to follow.
? an inviting beginning that draws the reader in and a
satisfying sense of resolution or closure.
? smooth, effective transitions among all elements
(sentences, paragraphs, and ideas).
? details that fit where placed.

Organization is clear and coherent. Order and structure
are present, but may seem formulaic.
? clear sequencing.
? an organization that may be predictable.
? a recognizable, developed beginning that may not
be particularly inviting; a developed conclusion that
may lack subtlety.
? a body that is easy to follow with details that fit
where placed.
? transitions that may be stilted or formulaic.
? organization which helps the reader, despite some
weaknes

An attempt has been made to organize the writing;
however, the overall structure is inconsistent or skeletal.
? attempts at sequencing
? a beginning and an ending which is undeveloped or too obvious (My topic)
? transitions that sometimes work or ioverused.
? a structure is skeletal
? placement of details not always effective.
? organization which lapses in some places

writing lacks a clear organizational structure. An
occasional organizational device is discernible;
however, the writing is either difficult to follow and the
reader has to reread substantial portions, or the piece is
simply too short to demonstrate organizational skills.
? some attempts at sequencing
? a missing or extremely undeveloped beginning,
body, ending.
? a lack of transitions? a lack of an effective organizational structure.
? details that seem to b

The writing lacks coherence; organization seems
haphazard and disjointed. Even after rereading, the
reader remains confused. The writing is characterized
by
? a lack of effective sequencing.
? a failure to provide an identifiable beginning, body
and/or ending.
? a lack of transitions.
? pacing that is consistently awkward; the reader
feels either mired down in trivia or rushed along too
rapidly.
? a lack of organization which ultimately obscures or