Six Traits Rubric

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)