6 +1 Traits of Effective Writers

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Ideas:  The heart of the message, the content of the piece, the main theme, with the details that enrich and develop that theme. 

Ideas Rubric

Word Choice: The use of rich, colorful, precise language that moves and enlightens the reader.

Word Choice Rubric

Organization: the internal structure, the thread of central meaning, the logical and sometimes intriguing pattern of the ideas.

Organization Rubric

Conventions:  The mechanical correctness of the piece – spelling, grammar, and usage of capitals, and punctuation.  Writing is sufficiently complex to allow the writer to show skill in using a wide range of conventions.

Conventions Rubric

Sentence Fluency:  The rhythm and flow of the language, the sound of word patterns, the way in which the writing plays to the ear; not just to the eye.

Sentence Fluency Rubric

Voice:  Tone, Style, Purpose and Audience

Voice Rubric

Presentation (Final Draft):  the cover sheet, margins, font, size, and word processing of the writing.

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