4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 Consistent Reasonable Inconsistent Little or None Qualities C Idea/ Idea Development of O Thesis is clearly stated and entire essay is Writing M written to prove the thesis. P Organization O Essay contains an introduction, detail S paragraphs, and a conclusion. I N G W Sentence Fluency The rhythm and flow of language, the R variety of sentence patterns, the varying I of sentence length and the overall T smoothness and coherence of the writer’s T essay. Writer uses series sentences, E compound sentences, and transition words. N Voice A sense of the writer’s perspective and E involvement with the thesis statement is X evident. P R Word Choice E Words are precisely chosen to create vivid S details to help the reader believe the thesis. S I Author’s Craft O Writer used accurate historical N background knowledge to support thesis. U Appropriate use of each category based on final student draft (before teacher S conference): A G Spelling E Capitalization and Punctuation Sentence Boundaries (no fragments or run ons) and Paragraphing Grammar (staying in one tense) Spacing (technology) Created by DiFusco-Funk, N & Stinnette, C from 6+1 Trait® Writing Model, 2015
4 3.5 Consistent 3 2.5 Reasonable 2 1.5 Inconsistent 1 0.5 Little or None Qualities of Writing C O M P O S I N G Idea/ Idea Development Thesis is clearly stated and entire essay is written to prove the thesis. Organization Essay contains an introduction, detail paragraphs, and a conclusion. W R I T T E N E X P R E S S I O N Sentence Fluency The rhythm and flow of language, the variety of sentence patterns, the varying of sentence length and the overall smoothness and coherence of the writer’s essay. Writer uses series sentences, compound sentences, and transition words. Voice A sense of the writer’s perspective and involvement with the thesis statement is evident. Word Choice Words are precisely chosen to create vivid details to help the reader believe the thesis. Author’s Craft Writer used accurate historical background knowledge to support thesis. U S A G E Appropriate use of each category based on final student draft (before teacher conference): Spelling Capitalization and Punctuation Sentence Boundaries (no fragments or run ons) and Paragraphing Grammar (staying in one tense) Spacing (technology) Created by DiFusco-Funk, N & Stinnette, C from 6+1 Trait® Writing Model, 2015
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