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6 Traits of Writing Rubric Code: Q23B29 By karenschanuel Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

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	ADVANCED 4 pts	PROF. 3 pts	BASIC 2 pts	BELOW 1 pts
Ideas	ADVANCED -Main idea is crystal clear to the reader -Stays on topic using specific details -Insightful commentary relates concrete details to thesis	PROF. -Main idea is fairly clear to the reader -Stays on topic using some specific details -Strong commentary relates concrete details to thesis	BASIC -The reader might not know the main idea -Some details are not related to the topic -Weak commentary	BELOW -The main idea is difficult to follow and lacks focus -May address the topic, but lacks specific details -Attempts commentary
Organization	ADVANCED -Beginning grabs the reader's attention -Details are in an order that makes sense -Uses effective transition -Closing leaves the reader thinking	PROF. -Beginning is interesting to the reader -Most details are in an order that makes sense -Uses transitions -Closing is effective	BASIC -Beginning is there, but not strong -Some details are in an order that makes sense -Few transitions -Closing is weak	BELOW -No evidence of a beginning -Details are not in any particular order -No transitions -No evidence of a closing
Conventions	ADVANCED -Few errors in grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling -No fragments or run-ons	PROF. -Some errors in grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling -Few fragments or run-ons	BASIC -Many errors in grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling -Some fragments/run-ons	BELOW -Repeated errors in grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling -Numerous fragments/run-ons
Word Choice	ADVANCED -Uses vivid verbs -Uses sensory language throughout -Does not repeat words unnecessarily	PROF. -Uses strong verbs -Uses some sensory language -Repeats some words	BASIC -Uses a few strong verbs -Missed some chances to use sensory language -Many words repeated	BELOW -Uses ordinary verbs -Does not use sensory language
Sentence Fluency	ADVANCED -Sentences are clear -Sentences are varied in lenght and structure -Variety of sentence beginnings	PROF. -Sentences are clear -Some variety in length & structure -Not all sentences begin with the same pattern	BASIC -Sentences are generally clear -Little variety in lenght & structure -Some sentences begin the same	BELOW -Unclear sentences -Sentences lacek variety in structure -Sentences tend to begin the same
Voice	ADVANCED	PROF.	BASIC	BELOW