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Writing - Traits Writing - Traits Writing project is scored using the criteria of 6 + 1 Writing Traits Rubric Code: VB8CX6 By bcellsworth Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Writing - Traits
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Conventions	Poor Continuous errors in most writing conventions makes the text difficult to read.	Fair Some writing conventions are used well by the writer, but there are distracting errors.	Good There is evidence that the writer uses most standard writing conventions well, but makes some(4-5) errors.	Excellent There is evidence that the writer's knowledge and use of standard writing conventions is exemplary with <BR> few(3) or no errors.
Sentence Fluency	Poor There is little to no sentence variety with some sentences unclear. The writing does not flow smoothly.	Fair There is little evidence of sentence variety. Sentences flow smoothly is some areas.	Good There is some variety in sentence use that flows generally well.	Excellent There is a significant amount of variety in sentence use that flows smoothly.
Word Choice	Poor There is no evidence of interesting word choice or details.	Fair The writing is somewhat detailed. It contains very few interesting words.	Good The writing is detailed. It contains some vivid verbs, specific nouns, and colorful adjectives.	Excellent The writing is very detailed containing vivid verbs, specific nouns, and colorful adjectives.
Voice	Poor There is no evidence of creative ideas and expression.	Fair The writing is somewhat creative in ideas and expressions.	Good There is evidence of some generally creative ideas and expressions.	Excellent There is strong and consistent evidence of ideas and expressions.
Organization	Poor There is no organization present.	Fair The writing shows the development of ideas but is lacking overall organization.	Good The writing shows evidence of a lead or conclusion. Ideas are developed and some somewhat organized.	Excellent The writing has evidence of a lead, body and conclusion, and has well-organized ideas that are in a logical order.