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Six Traits Plus One Writing Rubric
Writing experience/reflection essay
6-trait writing rubric
Rubric Code:
U79X9X
By
mahwee
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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6 +1 Writing Rubric
Mastery
5 pts
Exceeds Expectations
4 pts
Meets Expectations
3 pts
Approaches Expectations
2 pts
Below Expectations
1 pts
Focus
Mastery
Remains focused on a clear main idea. Contains a clearly identifiable thesis statement.
Exceeds Expectations
Contains a clearly identifiable thesis statement and generally remains focused on a main idea.
Meets Expectations
Contains a thesis statement, but often strays from main idea
Approaches Expectations
Digresses frequently from main idea.
Below Expectations
No clear development of ideas.
Content is not related in any way.
Organization
Mastery
Includes an inviting opening.
Sequence is logical and effective.
Has strong, embedded transitions.
Conveys a satisfying conclusion.
Exceeds Expectations
Includes recognizable opening.
Sequence is logical.
Has strong, natural transitions that extend beyond a bland "First...Next... Finally" Structure.
Conveys a predictable conclusion.
Meets Expectations
Attempts an opening.
Sequence is brief or limited.
Attempts transitions, but most utilize bland or unimaginative structure.
Attempts a conclusion.
Approaches Expectations
Begins abruptly, or has no opening.
Reflects no attempt to establish order.
Reflects no attempt at making transitions.
Ends abruptly or has no conclusion.
Below Expectations
Organization causes confusion.
Details/Support
Mastery
Uses specific examples and/or stats, expert opinion, facts, etc.
Uses interesting details that engage the reader.
Presents insight or unique perspective of the topic.
Exceeds Expectations
Uses specific examples and/or stats, expert opinion, facts, etc.
Despite this, the details only minimally engage the reader. i
Presents insight or unique perspective of the topic..
Meets Expectations
Uses a minimal amount of specific examples and/or stats, expert opinion, facts, etc.
Details or insight somewhat unique, but mostly comprised of generalizations and cliches
Approaches Expectations
Uses a dearth of specific examples and/or stats, expert opinion, facts, etc, or none at all
Details or insight somewhat unique, but mostly comprised of generalizations
Below Expectations
The details are generalized, cliche and irrelevant. They teach the reader nothing.
Sentence Fluency
Mastery
Contains sentences that vary in beginning, structure and length.
Has cadence and flows.
Exceeds Expectations
Contains some sentences that vary in beginning, structure and length.
Is fluent.
Meets Expectations
Contains limited sentences that vary in beginning structure and length.
Is somewhat fluent.
Approaches Expectations
Contains simple, repetitive sentence beginnings, structure and length.
Has short, choppy sentences that bump the reader.
Below Expectations
No sentence structure.
Conventions
Mastery
Uses correct capitalization.
Uses a variety of end and internal punctuation correctly (ex. apostrophes, question marks, commas)
Writes with correct grammar and usage (subject/verb agreement, irregular noun forms, verb forms).
Uses correct spelling even of more difficult words.
Exceeds Expectations
Uses correct capitalization most of the time.
Uses correct end punctuation
Attempts to write with correct grammar and usage; occasional errors do not distort meaning.
Uses spelling that is usually correct, especailly on common words.
Meets Expectations
Uses inconsistent capitalization.
Uses end punctuation inconsistently.
Makes errors in grammar and usage that may interfere with meaning.
Misspells common words.
Approaches Expectations
Uses incorrect capitalization.
Uses incorrect end punctuation; or omits punctuation
Makes frequent errors in grammar and usage that affect meaning.
Makes frequent spelling errors that significantly impair readability.
Below Expectations
Errors make it difficult to understand.
Subjects:
English
History
Types:
Writing
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