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Writing Rubric - 6 Traits
Rubric Code:
Y8A85
By
lins21
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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General Writing Rubric - 6 Traits
Well Below Grade expectations
1 pts
Just Below Grade expectations
2 pts
As expected for Grade level
3 pts
Beyond expectations of Grade level
4 pts
Ideas
Well Below Grade expectations
There are very few ideas. The ideas are not clearly related to the task or each other. The overall message is difficult to determine because the ideas are not fully developed with details and supporting information.
Just Below Grade expectations
There are some good ideas which are related to the task and each other at times. Ideas are only partially developed with few details and supporting information. The lack of ideas may make it difficult to determine the purpose or overall theme of the writing. The message may be unclear at times.
As expected for Grade level
There are many good ideas which are are usually clearly related to the task and each other. Ideas are well developed using many details and information which make the writing interesting or informative to read. The ideas provide a clear message to the reader.
Beyond expectations of Grade level
Ideas are clearly and consistently related to the task and each other. Ideas are highly developed using details and information which enrich the theme/topic. Ideas tell more than the basics - they give details which others may overlook. The message of the writer is very clear.
Voice
Well Below Grade expectations
There is no sense of a writer's voice in this work. There are no uses of humour, expressions of emotion, or sense of personal engagement of the writer.
Just Below Grade expectations
The writer's voice is rarely evident in this piece. He or she has some awareness of the purpose of the task and the audience. He or she uses few expressions of feeling, wit, humour or any other form of personal tone to express him or herself in the piece.
As expected for Grade level
The writer's voice is evident in this piece. He or she is aware of the purpose of the task and the audience. He or she uses expressions of feeling, wit, humour or some other form of personal tone to express him or herself effectively in the piece.
Beyond expectations of Grade level
The writer's voice is very clear throughout the piece. The writer is keenly aware of the purpose and audience for the work. He or she uses expressions of feeling, humour, wit or other forms of personal tone to express him or herself with a high degree of effectiveness.
Conventions
Well Below Grade expectations
There are many errors in conventions and these interfere with the meaning and flow of the piece. The following conventions were of particular concern: use of paragraphs, accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation and use of capitals.
Just Below Grade expectations
There are some errors in conventions in this piece which interfere with the meaning. OR There are more convention errors than would be expected at this grade level. The following conventions are used with some effectiveness(for Gr. level): paragraphs, spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of capitals.
As expected for Grade level
There are few errors in conventions in this piece of writing. The errors generally do not interfere with meaning. The following conventions are used effectively(for Gr. level): paragraphs, spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of capitals.
Beyond expectations of Grade level
It is difficult to find any errors in conventions in this piece of writing. The following conventions are used with a high degree of effectiveness (for Gr. level): paragraphs, spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of capitals.
Organization
Well Below Grade expectations
There is little evidence of organization in this piece. The ideas do not flow together to create a coherent, easy to read work. Ideas may jump around. There are few or no connections from one idea to the next.
Just Below Grade expectations
There is some evidence of organization in this piece. Overall, the ideas do not flow together well, but there may be areas which work better than others. Ideas may jump around. There are some connections from one idea to the next. May have an opening and or closing which are not fully developed.
As expected for Grade level
There is a clear organization to the piece. Ideas generally flow together nicely throughout the piece. The connections are developing - it is clear there is an effort to connect one idea to the next. Overall, the piece is well organized and easy to follow. Has an opening and closing which work well to guide the reader.
Beyond expectations of Grade level
The organization is highly effective. Events and ideas proceed logically and information is given in such a way that the reader never loses interest. The connections are strong between ideas and throughout the piece. There is a well developed opening which peeks the readers' interest and a closing which sums up.
Word Choice
Well Below Grade expectations
Just Below Grade expectations
As expected for Grade level
Beyond expectations of Grade level
Sentence Fluency
Well Below Grade expectations
Just Below Grade expectations
As expected for Grade level
Beyond expectations of Grade level
Presentation
Well Below Grade expectations
The work is difficult to read and understand due to messy printing, scribbling, crossing out or other flaws in presentation. Charts, graphs, pictures and other elements are poorly explained or not addressed at all.
Just Below Grade expectations
The work is presented with some evidence of care for neatness and ease of reading. It lacks full attention to detail in neatness. Charts, graphs, pictures and other elements are incorporated and explained with limited effectiveness.
As expected for Grade level
The work is well presented. It is neat, easy to read and understand. Any charts, graphs, pictures or other elements are incorporated and explained effectively.
Beyond expectations of Grade level
The work is very well presented. It is neat, easy to read and understand. Any charts, graphs, pictures or other elements are incorporated and explained with a high degree of effectiveness.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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