iRubric: 6+1 Writing Rubric

~Writing is exceptionally clear, focused and interesting
~Details are carefully selected with strong credible support

~Writing is clear, focused, and interesting
~Details are carefully selected with credible support

~Writing is clear and focused, but may be limited to general details
~Details may be out of balance with main ideas

~Writing is predictable and overly general
~Support is attempted, but not limited in scope or off-topic

~Ideas presented are unclear
~Development is attempted, but minimal
~Repetition of details or irrelevant details

~Writing lacks a central idea or purpose
~Ideas are limited or simply unclear
~Development is minimal or nonexistent

~The language is natural, engaging and speaks directly to the reader

~The purpose of the writing is accurately reflected in the writer's choice of compelling content and the arrangement of ideas

~Expository or persuasive writing reflects a strong commitment to the topic by the careful selection of
ideas

~Narrative writing is personal and engaging, and invites the reader to consider the author’s ideas or point of
view

~The language is engaging

~The purpose of the writing often is reflected in the writer's choice of content and the arrangement of ideas

~Expository or persuasive writing reflects a commitment to the topic by the careful selection of
ideas

~Narrative writing invites the reader to consider the author’s ideas or point of
view

~The writing attempts to connect with the audience in an earnest, pleasing manner, but at times is impersonal

~The writer seems aware of a purpose, and attempts to select content and structures that reflect it

~ Expository or persuasive writing sometimes reflects a commitment to the topic by the selection of ideas

~Narrative writing is sincere, but at times does not reflect an indivudual or unique perspective on the topic

~The language is engaging but may at times seem unnatural or forced

~The writer seems aware of a purpose, but his/her attempts to select content and structures that reflect it are minimal

~ Expository or persuasive writing lacks consistent engagement with the topic and fails to use ideas to
build credibility

~Narrative writing is sincere, but does not reflect a unique or individual perspective on the topic

~The writer's ideas and language often do not connect with the audience

~At times the writer's purpose is lost, and the chosen style does not match the content or ideas

~At times the expository or persuasive writing is lifeless and mechanical, or lacks accurate information

~The development of the topic is limited and often the point of view is lost

~The writer’s ideas and language fail to connect with the audience

~The writer has no clear purpose, and the chosen style does not match the content or ideas

~Expository or persuasive writing is lifeless and mechanical, or lacks accurate information

~The development of the topic is so limited that no point of view is discernable

~Sentences show a high degree of craftsmanship with strong, varied structure making reading easy and enjoyable

~Sentences are carefully crafted, with strong and varied structure that make reading easy and enjoyable

~Sentence patterns are somewhat varied, contributing to an ease of reading
~Transitions between words and phrases may be less than fluid

~Writing is mechanical rather than fluid
~Awkward constructions may force the reader to slow down or reread

~Choppy, rambling writing
~Awkward construction often forces reader to slow down or reread

~Writing is difficult to follow or to read ~Sentence structure obscures meaning

~The form and presentation of the text enhances the ability for the reader to understand and connect with the message.

~Handwriting is excellent and correct letter shape and form is used. Writer used correct spacing and text is easy to read.

~The presentation of the text allows the reader to easily understand the message.

~Text is easily read and understood.

~The writer's message is understandable in this format.

~Handwriting is readable, although there may be discrepancies in letter shape and form.

~The reader can is sometimes confused about the message due to the problems relating to the presentation of the text.

~Text is often difficult to read and understand.

~The reader receives a confused message due to the problems relating to the presentation of the text.

~Text is difficult to read and understand.

~The essay takes no position, or takes a position with no support, showing little or no understanding of the issue in the prompt