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    6+1 Trait Writing Model : To Kill a Mockingbird


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Introduction (Organization)
The introduction is inviting, 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.
Accuracy of Facts (Content)
All supportive facts are reported accurately.
Almost all supportive facts are reported accurately.
Most supportive facts are reported accurately.
NO facts are reported OR most are inaccurately reported.
Focus on Topic (Content)
There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.
Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.
Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.
The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Support for Topic (Content)
Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that 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 are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported.
Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.
Accuracy of Facts (Content)
All supportive facts are reported accurately.
Almost all supportive facts are reported accurately.
Most supportive facts are reported accurately.
NO facts are reported OR most are inaccurately reported.
Sequencing (Organization)
Details are placed in a 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 expected order, and this distracts the reader.
Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Paragraph&Sentence Structure
All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure.
Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.
Capitalization & Punctuation (Conventions)
Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.
Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.
Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow.
Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
Neatness
Paper is neatly written or typed with no distracting corrections.
Paper is neatly written or typed with 1 or 2 distracting corrections (e.g.,dark cross-outs; bumpy white-out, words written over).
The writing is generally readable, but there are poor margins.
The paper is messy with several distracting corrections, poor use of lined paper.
Grammar & subject -Verb Agreement
Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Conclusion (Organization)
The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."
The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.
The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.
There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.

Date Created: January 19, 2007
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