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6 Traits Writing Rubric (Student-Friendly Language) 
6 Traits Writing Rubric (Student-Friendly Language)
Rubric Code: NX97CB6
By aboyles13
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 6 Traits Writing Rubric
  Proficient

(N/A)

Effective

(N/A)

Basic

(N/A)

Needs Improvement

(N/A)

Ideas and Content

I have made my audience SEE by giving clear ...
S - Statements
E - Explanations
E - Examples
Proficient

*My writing and ideas are clear and specific.
*I know a lot about this topic and I added interesting details and examples.
Ideas are developed with insight and originality.
Effective

*The reader can understand the main idea of my paper.
*I have details, but many of them are pretty general.
*I added a few details that I already knew, to help make my essay interesting.
Basic

*I have a main topic in my paper, although not all of the details relate to the main topic.
*All of my details are pretty general.
*There are very few details or examples in my paper.
Needs Improvement

*It is hard to identify the main topic.

*I only have one or two details, but they are not connected to anything else in the paper.
Word Choice

-clarity, variety, impact of language
Proficient

*My words are really clear and accurate.
*I found just the right word in all the right places.
*My writing has a lot of energy!
Language is varied with precision.
Effective

*Most of my words are exciting to read. I have a pretty good fit with the words in this paper.
*The reader enjoys this paper.
Basic

*The words are used accurately.
*I did not yet use enough energizing words to create a clear visual for the reader.
Needs Improvement

*I used some old worn out phrases.
*My words don't yet give a real specific picture
*The reader can probably understand what I was trying to say
Conventions

spelling, grammar, punctuation
Proficient

I can write a paper which reflects a good grasp of standard writing conventions.
Effective

I can write using conventions which enhance readability; but at other times, errors are distracting and impair readability.
Basic

I have some errors that interfere with the meaning of the writing.
Needs Improvement

My errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar & usage make my paper difficult to read.
Organization

-introduction, well-sequenced, conclusion
Proficient

My paper is organized so topics and subjects are highlighted in a way that makes the paper interesting.
Effective

My paper is organized in a way that makes it easy to read.
Basic

My paper has thoughts not organized into a paragraph.
Needs Improvement

My paper lacks a clear sense of direction with ideas just being strung together. It leaves the reader wondering how ideas are connected.
Voice

-connection with audience, engaging
Proficient

My writing is lively and holds the reader's attention.

Strong form, clear, aware of audience.
Effective

My writing speaks directly to my audience.
Basic

My voice and connections have stops and starts in this piece.
Needs Improvement

My writing doesn't quite develop a connection with the reader yet.
Sentence Fluency

-flow of ideas and writing, sounds smooth and connected when read
Proficient

I thought about how each sentence sounded and how the sentences flow together in a rhythm.

I used a variety of transition words to improve the flow of my ideas.
Effective

I varied the length of my sentences to make the piece flow smoothly.

I used some transition words to improve the flow of my ideas.
Basic

My sentences are all the same length but readable.

I use the same sentence structures or start of sentences the same way.
Needs Improvement

My sentences are simple and choppy making the paper hard to read.

I need to work on the flow of my writing.



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