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6+1 Trait Writing Model : Personal Legend and The Alchemist

Teacher Name: Ms. Chapman

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 - Above Standards 3 - Meets Standards 2 - Approaching Standards 1 - Below Standards

Introduction The introduction is inviting,
(Organization) states the main topic and
previews the structure of
the paper.
The introduction clearly
states the main topic and
previews the structure of
the paper, but is not
particularly inviting to the
reader.
The introduction states the main
topic, but does not adequately
preview the structure of the paper
nor is it particularly inviting to the
reader.
There is no clear
introduction of the main
topic or structure of the
paper.

Focus on There is one clear, well- Main idea is clear but the Main idea is somewhat clear but The main idea is not clear.
focused topic. Main idea supporting information is there is a need for more supporting There is a seemingly
Topic
stands out and is general. information. random collection of
(Content) supported by detailed information.
information.

Support for Relevant, telling, quality
Topic details give the reader
important information that
(Content) goes beyond the obvious
or predictable.
Supporting details and
information are relevant,
but one key issue or
portion of the storyline is
unsupported.
Supporting details and information Supporting details and
are relevant, but several key issues information are typically
or portions of the storyline are unclear or not related to
unsupported. the topic.

Sequencing Details are placed in a
(Organization) logical order and the way
they are presented
effectively keeps the
interest of the reader.
Details are placed in a
logical order, but the way
in which they are
presented/introduced
sometimes makes the
writing less interesting.
Some details are not in a logical or Many details are not in a
expected order, and this distracts logical or expected order.
the reader. There is little sense that
the writing is organized.

Pacing The pacing is well- The pacing is generally The pacing is generally well- The pacing often feels
controlled. The writer well-controlled but the controlled but the writer sometimes awkward to the reader.
(Organization)
knows when to slow down writer occasionally does repeats the same point over and The writer elaborates
and elaborate, and when to not elaborate enough. over, or spends too much time on when there is little need,
pick up the pace and move details that don't matter. and then leaves out
on. necessary supporting
information.
Transitions A variety of thoughtful Transitions clearly show Some transitions work well; but The transitions between
(Organization) transitions are used. They how ideas are connected, connections between other ideas ideas are unclear or
clearly show how ideas are but there is little variety. are fuzzy. nonexistant.
connected.

Word Choice Writer uses vivid words Writer uses vivid words Writer uses words that Writer uses a limited
and phrases that linger or and phrases that linger or communicate clearly, but the writing vocabulary that does not

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draw pictures in the
reader's mind, and the
choice and placement of
the words seems accurate,
natural and not forced.
Capitalization Writer makes no errors in
capitalization or
& Punctuation
punctuation, so the paper
(Conventions) is exceptionally easy to
read.
draw pictures in the lacks variety, punch or flair.
reader's mind, but
occasionally the words are
used inaccurately or seem
overdone.
Writer makes 1 or 2 errors
in capitalization or
punctuation, but the paper
is still easy to read.
communicate strongly or
capture the reader's
interest. Jargon or cliches
may be present and
detract from the meaning.
Writer makes a few errors in Writer makes several
capitalization and/or punctuation errors in capitalization
that catch the reader's attention and and/or punctuation that
interrupt the flow. catch the reader's
attention and greatly
interrupt the flow.

Grammar & Writer makes no errors in Writer makes 1-2 errors in Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar Writer makes more than 4
grammar or spelling that grammar or spelling that or spelling that distract the reader errors in grammar or
Spelling
distract the reader from the distract the reader from from the content. spelling that distract the
(Conventions) content. the content. reader from the content.

Conclusion The conclusion is strong The conclusion is The conclusion is recognizable, but There is no clear
(Organization) and leaves the reader with recognizable and ties up does not tie up several loose ends. conclusion, the paper just
a feeling that they almost all the loose ends. ends.
understand what the writer
is "getting at."

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