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Six Traits Rubric

The document outlines a six-trait rubric for evaluating writing with scores from 1 to 4. A score of 4 represents writing that has a clear and identifiable idea with catchy introduction, connected details, and strong conclusion. It uses vivid language and strong verbs and has varied, well-structured sentences with few errors. Lower scores of 3, 2, and 1 indicate weaknesses in ideas, organization, word choice, sentence structure, and conventions.

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Six Traits Rubric

The document outlines a six-trait rubric for evaluating writing with scores from 1 to 4. A score of 4 represents writing that has a clear and identifiable idea with catchy introduction, connected details, and strong conclusion. It uses vivid language and strong verbs and has varied, well-structured sentences with few errors. Lower scores of 3, 2, and 1 indicate weaknesses in ideas, organization, word choice, sentence structure, and conventions.

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Six-Traits Rubric

4
Extremely clear, identifiable idea

Catchy lead, connected details, strong ending

Personality and tone are applicable and evident

Vivid words, strong verbs

All sentences flow, begin in different ways, and vary in lengths

Minor errors, variety of conventions

3
Clear, identifiable idea

Lead, connected details, ending

Personality and tone are there

Some vivid words, strong verbs

Most sentences flow, begin in different ways, and vary in lengths

Some errors in text, some variety of conventions

2
Idea is almost evident

Missing some lead, detail, and/or ending sentences

Personality and tone are hard to find

Words and verbs are used for purpose only

Sentences lack flow, different beginnings, and length variety

Many errors in text

1
Idea is not evident

Lead sentence, details, and ending sentences are indistinguishable

Personality and tone are missing

Incorrect word usage

Text is choppy, off topic, and hard to follow

Errors in text make it hard to read

Adapted from Lynda Rice (2005)

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