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6 trait writing rubric
Rubric Code:
Q22878
By
anelson
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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6-Trait Writing Rubric
Experimenting - Just Beginning
Just Beginning
1 pts
Emerging - On the Way
On the Way
2 pts
Developing - Halfway Home
Halfway Home
3 pts
Capable - Almost There
Almost There
4 pts
Experienced - Ready to Share
Ready to Share
5 pts
Ideas
Experimenting - Just Beginning
-Uses scribbles for writing
-Dictates labels or a story
-Shapes that look like letters
-Line forms that imitate text
-Writes letters randomly
-Some recognizable words present
-Labels pictures
Emerging - On the Way
-Uses drawings that show detail
-Pictures are supported by some words
-Reader can interpret with good guesses
-Attempts a story or to make a point
-Illustration supports the writing
Developing - Halfway Home
-Meaning of the general idea is recognizable / understandable
-Some ideas clear, but some are still fuzzy
-Text is equal with pictures
Writing tell a story or makes a point
-Illustration (if present) enhances the writing
Capable - Almost There
-Idea is generally on topic
-Details are present but not developed (lists)
-Presents a fresh / original idea
-Topic is narrowed and focused
Experienced - Ready to Share
-Develops one clear, main idea
-Uses interesting, important details for support
-Writer understands topic well
Conventions
Experimenting - Just Beginning
-Writes letter strings (pre-phonetic: dmRzx)
-Attempts to create standard letters
-Writes word strings
-Attempts spacing of words, letters, symbols or pictures
-Student interpretation needed to understand text / pictures-Attempts semi-phonetic spelling (mtr, um, kd)
-Uses mixed upper and lower case letters
Emerging - On the Way
-Uses spaces between letters and words
-Random punctuation
-Nonstandard grammar is common
-Use phonetic spelling (mostr, humn,klosd)
-Spelling of high frequency words still spotty
-Uses capitals at the beginning of sentences
Developing - Halfway Home
-Usually uses end punctuation correctly
-Experiments with other punctuation
-Long paper may be written as one paragraph
-Attempts standard grammar
-Transitional spelling on less frequent words
-Spelling of high frequency words usually correct
-Capitals at the beginning of sentences and variable use on proper nouns
Capable - Almost There
-End punctuation is correct and other punctuation is attempted (commas)
-Paragraphing variable but present
Noun / pronoun agreemen, verb tenses subject / verb agreement
-High frequency words are spelled correctly and very close on other words
-Capitals used for obvious proper nouns as well as sentence beginning
Experienced - Ready to Share
-Basic punctuation is used correctly
-Indents consistently to show paragraphs
-Shows control over standard grammar
Organization
Experimenting - Just Beginning
-Attempts to write left to right
-Attempts to write top / down
-No sense of beginning and end yet
-Experiments with spacing
Emerging - On the Way
-Consistently writes left to right
-Consistently uses top / down
-Experiments with beginnings
-Begins to group like words / pictures
-A title is present
-Limited transitions present
Developing - Halfway Home
-Beginning but no ending except "The End"
-Attempts at sequencing
-An appropriate title is present
-Attempts transitions from sentence to sentence
Capable - Almost There
-Beginning works well and attemps an ending
-Logical sequencing
-Key ideas begin to surface
-An original title is present
-Transitions connect main ideas
-The opening attracts
Experienced - Ready to Share
-An effective ending is tried
-Easy to follow
-Important ideas stand out
Voice
Experimenting - Just Beginning
-Communicates feeling with color, shape, and line in drawing
-Work is similar to everyone else's
-Ambiguous response to task
-Awareness of audience not present
-Hints of voice present in words and phrases
Emerging - On the Way
-Looks different from most others
-Energy / mood is present
-Treatment of topic is predictable
-Awareness is fuzzy-could be anyone, anywhere
-Expresses some predictable feelings
-Moments of individual sparkle, but then hides
-Repetition of familiar ideas reduces energy
Developing - Halfway Home
-Awareness that writing will be read by someone else
-Reader has limited connection to writer
-Writing is individual and expressive
-Individual perspective becomes evident
Capable - Almost There
-Personal treatment of a standard topic
-Writes to convey a story or idea to the reader
-Attempts non-standard point of view
-Uses text to elicit a variety of emotions
-Takes some risks to say more than what is expected
Experienced - Ready to Share
-Point of view is evident
-Writes with a clear sense of audience
-Cares deeply about the topic
Sentence Fluency
Experimenting - Just Beginning
-Mimics letters and words across the page
-Words stand alone
-Patterns for sentences not in evidence
-Sentence sense not yet present
Emerging - On the Way
-Strings words together into sentences
-Attempts simple sentences
-Short, repetitive sentence patterns
-Dialogue present but not understandable
Developing - Halfway Home
-Uses simple sentences
-Sentences tend to be the same way
-Experiments with other sentence patterns
-Reader may have to re-read to follow the meaning
-Dialogue present but needs interpretation
Capable - Almost There
-Simple and compound sentences present and effective
-Attempts complex sentences
-Not all sentences begin the same
-Sections of writing have rhythm and flow
-Consistently uses sentence variety
Experienced - Ready to Share
-Sentence structure is correct and creative
-Variety of sentence beginnings
-Natural rhythm, cadence and flow
-Sentences have texture which clarify the important idea
Word Choice
Experimenting - Just Beginning
-Writes letters in strings
-Imitates word patterns
-Pictures stand for words and phrases
-Copies environmental print
-Recognizable words
Emerging - On the Way
-Environmental words used correctly
-Attempts at phrases
-Treatment of topic is predictable
-Functional language
-General or ordinary words
Developing - Halfway Home
-Attempts new words but they don't always fit
-Settles for the word or phrase that "will do"
-Big words used only to impress reader
-Relies on slang, cliches, or repetition
Capable - Almost There
-Uses favorite words correctly
-Experiments with new and different words with some success
-Tries to choose words for specificity
Attempts to use descriptive words to create images
Experienced - Ready to Share
-Everyday words used well
-Precise, accurate, fresh, original words
-Creates vivid images in a natural way
-Avoids repetition, cliches or vague language
-Attempts at figurative language
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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