Six Traits Rubric
6A - Six Traits Rubric
Rubric C: General Writing Tasks (grades 6 - 8)
Ideas – Do I have a clear main idea and appropriate supporting details? (x 3)
 
 
 
1
What’s my MAIN idea?
I haven’t made that clear—yet!


 
3
My MAIN idea is pretty clear.
I am zeroing in,
but I may need to find/include more information.
5
My MAIN idea is clear.
I have included relevant details to support it.
I really know what I’m talking about.
Organization – Is the organization appropriate to the task? Does my writing flow smoothly? (x 3)
 
 
 
1
An intro? What’s that?
What should go first?
What goes with what?
A conclusion? I just stopped.
3
The reader could miss my
MAIN point if he or she
didn’t pay attention.
The reader might need to read this twice to find my supporting details.
5
My intro is an eyecatcher!
My MAIN idea stands out.
Details flow smoothly together and support my idea.
WOW! What a conclusion!
 
Voice – Is the tone appropriate to my subject and audience? Does my voice come through? (x 3)
 
 
 
1
I feel bored. 
Maybe I sound bored.
Maybe I sound too technical—or not enough.
What’s the right tone for this audience?
3
The tone is OK.
Is it right for this audience?
I think so . . .
This topic isn’t too exciting,
is it?
5
The reader can tell
I like this topic
and
I care about the audience.
Word Choice – Do I use clear and precise language to help my reader understand my ideas? (x 3)
 
 
 
1
I have a problem:
(1) I don’t know the language of this topic, OR
(2) I make it so technical, the reader will scream!
3
Some words are clear.
Some words are too general or technical.
I don’t need to define everything—do I?
5
Words are used correctly.
Important terms are defined.
The reader might learn some new words!
Sentence Fluency – Are my sentences clearly written? Do I vary sentence structure? (x 3)
 
 
 
1
I noticed some
grammatical errors.
Some of these sentences might not even be sentences.
This is hard to read!
3
Sure, it’s a little wordy here and there—is that
a big deal?
I go from long and gangly
to short and choppy.
5
I used clear, straightforward wording.
Every sentence makes sense.
Wordiness?
I got rid of it.
Conventions – Do I follow the rules of grammar? Is my writing publishable? (x 3)
 
 
 
1
Where’s my red pen?
This is full of mistakes.
This layout is confusing—it’s hard to know where to look first.
My reader will never figure out my MAIN point.
3
My conventions are mostly correct.
This layout is clear and pleasant—not a WOW! though.
5
This text is thoroughly edited. My layout is eye-catching—AND it helps my reader see
 my MAIN idea.
Important info stands out!
Other – Word Count, Heading, Spacing, Attachments, Timeliness (x 2):
 
 
 
1
Well, I’ve got one down.
3
I’m more than halfway there.
5
I so have it together!

TOTAL:
 
 
 

Additional Comments: Did I follow assignment guidelines and do what I was asked to do?
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