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Six Traits Plus One Writing Rubric
Six Traits Plus One Writing Rubric
6-trait writing rubric focus is on Ideas/Content and Organization. MLA formatting is used for presentation.
Rubric Code:
N4B94A
By
marcir
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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6 +1 Writing Rubric
100 %
Emerging
2 pts
Developing
3 pts
Proficient
4 pts
Mastery
5 pts
Ideas/Content
25 %
Emerging
Digresses from main idea.
Has missing or irrelevant details.
Lacks understanding of the topic.
Developing
Generally focused on a main idea.
Has limited or unrelated details.
Conveys limited understanding of the topic.
Proficient
Remains focused on a main idea.
Uses sufficient details to support the main idea.
Conveys clear understanding of the topic.
Mastery
Remains focused on a clear main idea.
Uses interesting details that engage the reader.
Presents insight or unique perspective of the topic.
Organization
25 %
Emerging
Begins abruptly, or has no opening.
Reflects no attempt to establish order.
Reflects no attempt at making transitions.
Ends abruptly or has no conclusion.
Developing
Attempts an opening.
Sequence is brief or limited.
Attempts transitions, but most utilize bland or unimaginative structure.
Attempts a conclusion.
Proficient
Includes recognizable opening.
Sequence is logical.
Has strong, natural transitions that extend beyond a bland "First...Next... Finally" structure.
Conveys a predictable conclusion.
Mastery
Includes an inviting opening.
Sequence is logical and effective.
Has strong, embedded transitions.
Conveys a satisfying conclusion.
Word Choice
10 %
Emerging
Uses inaccurate or vague vocabulary.
Uses few active verbs, and verbs used are imprecise.
Uses vague or inaccurate words and phrases.
Developing
Uses general vocabulary.
Uses general verbs.
Uses familiar words and phrases.
Proficient
Uses accurate, general vocabulary.
Uses a mix of precise and general verbs.
Uses familiar phrases with some striking words.
Mastery
Uses accurate, precise vocabulary specific to the purpose.
Invokes lively verbs that lend power to the writing.
Includes figurative language or striking words and phrases that linger.
Sentence Fluency
10 %
Emerging
Contains simple, repetitive sentence beginnings, structure and length.
Has short, choppy sentences that bump the reader.
Is very difficult to read aloud.
Developing
Contains limited sentences that vary in beginning structure and length.
Is somewhat fluent.
Is somewhat difficult to read aloud.
Proficient
Contains some sentences that vary in beginning, structure and length.
Is fluent.
Can easily be read aloud.
Mastery
Contains sentences that vary in beginning, structure and length.
Has cadence and flows.
Is a joy to read aloud.
Voice
10 %
Emerging
Is bland or uninvolved.
Does not demonstrate an understanding of the audience.
Developing
Is occasionally engaging.
Demonstrates limited understanding of the audience.
Proficient
Is engaging and is designed to hold the reader's attention.
Demonstrates understanding of the audience.
Mastery
Is lively and is designed to hold the reader's attention.
Demonstrates clear and sensitive understanding of the audience.
Conventions
10 %
Emerging
Uses incorrect capitalization.
Uses incorrect end punctuation; or omits punctuation.
Makes frequent errors in grammar and usage that affect meaning.
Makes frequent spelling errors that significantly impair readability.
Developing
Uses inconsistent capitalization.
Uses end punctuation inconsistently.
Makes errors in grammar and usage that may interfere with meaning.
Misspells common words.
Proficient
Uses correct capitalization most of the time.
Uses correct end punctuation.
Attempts to write with correct grammar and usage; occasional errors do not distort meaning.
Uses spelling that is usually correct, especially on common words.
Mastery
Uses correct capitalization.
Uses a variety of end and internal punctuation correctly (ex. apostrophes, question marks, commas)
Writes with correct grammar and usage (agreement, irregular noun forms, verb forms).
Uses correct spelling even of more difficult words.
Presentation
10 %
Emerging
MLA formatting is not apparent.
Developing
MLA is only half correct.
Proficient
MLA format is missing one component (header, correct heading, double spacing or centered title).
Mastery
MLA format is ALL correct. Headers are present and correct.
Subjects:
English
History
Types:
Writing
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