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6 + 1 Writing Traits 6 + 1 Writing Traits Rubric Code: MX323A By mrshuber Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

6 +1 Writing Traits
	1 At least I tried. 2 pts	3 My paper needs work. 6 pts	5 I'm awesome! 10 pts
IDEAS How well you answer the question.	1 I don't really understand the topic and my composition doesn't answer the question or prompt.	3 I understand the topic but my composition doesn't answer the question or prompt completely.	5 I understand the topic well, and my composition answers the question or prompt completely and provides solid evidence or examples.
Organization Follow the rules of structure for a paragraph or an essay.	1 My composition has no organization to it. It is just words or sentences written on the page.	3 My composition has a structure but it does not meet all the requirements of a paragraph or essay.	5 My composition has an easy to follow structure and all of my ideas transition naturally into the next.
VOICE Does it sound like you?	1 I copied most of my composition or I have very simple and boring sentences.	3 I wrote this composition on my own, but it doesn't sound like me when I read it.	5 My composition is exciting to read, because it is like having a conversation with me.
WORD CHOICE What kinds of words did you use?	1 I only used simple words in my composition or I used words incorrectly.	3 I have a variety of words, but my composition doesn't have enough synonyms, or technical words.	5 My composition has a variety of words with no repeated or unnecessary words. I also create a response in my reader by choosing words with powerful and accurate meanings.
SENTENCE FLUENCY Are your sentences easy to read?	1 None of my sentences are different or I have many fragments or run- ons.	3 My sentences are all complete, but they don't start differently, and they don't sound good when I read them together.	5 My sentences are exciting because they start in a variety of ways and each sentence leads into the next one and make my composition easy to read and understand.
CONVENTIONS The mistakes in your paper.	1 I have so many mistakes that it is hard to read and understand my composition.	3 I don't have many mistakes, but I missed some basic mistakes in spelling, homonyms, capitalization, verb tense, subject-verb-agreement, punctuation, etc.	5 I don't have any mistakes in conventions or grammar. My paper is perfect because I checked it before I turned it in.
PRESENTATION How does it look when it's done?	1 My composition is sloppy and hard to read.	3 My composition is written or typed but I did not use all of the rules like tabbing, margins, etc.	5 My paper looks great. It is clear and free of anything that would distract my reader from my great composition.