Six-Trait Writing Rubric

Writer's Name __________________
Rate the traits from 1 to 5. Five is superlative; a score of one needs serious improvement.

Ideas/Content 1 2 3 4 5
(Clarity and focus, holds our attention, strong images, specificity, details that matter, substance as opposed to generality)

Word Choice 1 2 3 4 5
(Strong verbs, original phrasing, precise language, natural)

Organization 1 2 3 4 5
(An inviting introduction, thoughtful transitions, sequencing & patterns, sense of movement, a satisfying conclusion)

Voice 1 2 3 4 5
(You feel a connection, lively and engaging, enthusiasm for the topic, concern for the audience, sounds like the student, unique personality and flavor to the piece)

Sentence fluency 1 2 3 4 5
(Rhythm and flow, smooth phrasing, varied length and structure, easy and smooth to read aloud)

Conventions 1 2 3 4 5
(Grammar, punctuation, spelling, technical correctness & precision)

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