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Writing experience/reflection essay Writing experience/reflection essay 6-trait writing rubric Rubric Code: V798AC By mahwee Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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	Exceeds Expectations Generally remains focused on a main idea	Meets Expectations 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 to highlight claim/s Uses interesting, varied and ample detail, which engages the reader.	Exceeds Expectations Uses specific examples to highlight claim/s Uses a great deal of interesting, varied and ample detail, but does not paint a full picture	Meets Expectations Uses specific examples to highlight claim/s Uses a moderate amount of detail, but still leaves the reader with a cloudy image	Approaches Expectations Uses a dearth of specific examples to highlight claims Uses a dearth of detail to convey experience or personal assessment.	Below Expectations Missing specific examples or details.
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.

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