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6th Grade Writing Rubric for Character Trait Essay
6th Grade Writing Rubric
Students pick a single defining character trait and illustrate this trait with at least three examples from their lives.
Rubric Code:
Q97A27
By
earlmelissa
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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6th Grade Writing
Awesome!
4 pts
You Got It!
3 pts
You're Getting There
2 pts
Keep Trying
1 pts
Character Traits
Awesome!
A single character trait is well-supported with at least three examples from real life using vivid descriptions, and figurative language like similes, metaphors, and hyperboles.
You Got It!
A single character trait is supported with three examples from real life using some vivid descriptions, and figurative language like similes, metaphors, and hyperboles.
You're Getting There
More than one character trait, or less than three examples from real life. Examples may not directly relate to the character trait.
Keep Trying
No clear character trait, examples do not relate to the topic.
Word Choice
Awesome!
Words are carefully chosen to include specific nouns, strong action-packed verbs, and uncommon adjectives and adverbs create vivid pictures and express clear feelings. All strong words are used correctly.
You Got It!
Some words are carefully chosen while others seem ordinary or misused. A clear picture is created.
You're Getting There
Words are ordinary and lack creativeness. Creating a mental image from the words is difficult to do.
Keep Trying
Lacking expressive language. Some ordinary 6th grade words are used but even those are limited.
Sentence/Paragraph Fluency
Awesome!
Beginnings of sentences are varied and there is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
You Got It!
Most sentences follow the same pattern but there is some variety. There is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
You're Getting There
Sentences begin the same. Sentences are shorter and are simple in nature.
Keep Trying
Run-ons and fragments are seen throughout the piece. Reading the sentences can be challenging.
Oranization
Awesome!
The piece begins with a hook or a lead that captures the reader's attention. The middle is logical and the end is appropriate and clear.
You Got It!
The beginning, middle and end are obvious and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order and include the use of story transition words.
You're Getting There
The beginning, middle and end are harder to identify and one or more may be missing. Some missing and/or common/repetitive transition words.
Keep Trying
The writing is unclear so that finding the beginning, middle and/or end is challenging. No transition words.
Mechanics/Grammar
Awesome!
The writing contains 0-3 errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.
You Got It!
The writing contains 4-7 errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar-- but the errors do NOT interfere with the story.
You're Getting There
The writing contained 8-12 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The errors may effect the story's meaning or message. Errors make the story difficut to understand-
Keep Trying
The writing contained more than 12 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The errors interfere with the story.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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