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Writing experience/reflection essay 
Writing experience/reflection essay
6-trait writing rubric
Rubric Code: NA45W7
By mahweed
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Mastery

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Approaches Expectations

2 pts

Below Expectations

1 pts

Focus

Mastery

Remains focused on a clear main idea
Exceeds Expectations

Generally remains focused on a main idea
Meets Expectations

Often strays from main idea
Approaches Expectations

Digresses frequently from main idea.
Below Expectations

No clear development of ideas.

Content is not related in any way.
Organization

Mastery

Includes an inviting opening.

Sequence is logical and effective.

Has strong, embedded transitions.

Conveys a satisfying conclusion.
Exceeds Expectations

Includes recognizable opening.

Sequence is logical.

Has strong, natural transitions that extend beyond a bland "First...Next... Finally" Structure.

Conveys a predictable conclusion.
Meets Expectations

Attempts an opening.

Sequence is brief or limited.

Attempts transitions, but most utilize bland or unimaginative structure.

Attempts a conclusion.
Approaches Expectations

Begins abruptly, or has no opening.

Reflects no attempt to establish order.

Reflects no attempt at making transitions.

Ends abruptly or has no conclusion.
Below Expectations

Organization causes confusion.
Details/Support

Mastery

Uses specific examples to highlight claim/s

Uses interesting, varied and ample detail, which engages the reader.
Exceeds Expectations

Uses specific examples to highlight claim/s

Uses a great deal of interesting, varied and ample detail, but does not paint a full picture
Meets Expectations

Uses specific examples to highlight claim/s

Uses a moderate amount of detail, but still leaves the reader with a cloudy image
Approaches Expectations

Uses a dearth of specific examples to highlight claims

Uses a dearth of detail to convey experience or personal assessment.
Below Expectations

Missing specific examples or details.
Sentence Fluency

Mastery

Contains sentences that vary in beginning, structure and length.

Has cadence and flows.
Exceeds Expectations

Contains some sentences that vary in beginning, structure and length.

Is fluent.
Meets Expectations

Contains limited sentences that vary in beginning structure and length.

Is somewhat fluent.
Approaches Expectations

Contains simple, repetitive sentence beginnings, structure and length.

Has short, choppy sentences that bump the reader.
Below Expectations

No sentence structure.
Conventions

Mastery

Uses correct capitalization.

Uses a variety of end and internal punctuation correctly (ex. apostrophes, question marks, commas)

Writes with correct grammar and usage (subject/verb agreement, irregular noun forms, verb forms).

Uses correct spelling even of more difficult words.
Exceeds Expectations

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, especailly on common words.
Meets Expectations

Uses inconsistent capitalization.

Uses end punctuation inconsistently.

Makes errors in grammar and usage that may interfere with meaning.

Misspells common words.
Approaches Expectations

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.
Below Expectations

Errors make it difficult to understand.





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