Six Trait Writing Rubric
The Six-Trait Writing Rubric evaluates six key aspects of writing: ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions. This tool benefits students with language-based learning disabilities or attention challenges by breaking down the writing process into manageable, measurable skills. Teachers use rubric data to identify specific areas for reteaching or enrichment. The structured scoring system supports consistency across evaluators and tracks progress over time. I recommend this method because it integrates seamlessly into data-driven writing instruction and formative assessment.
Resource:
Education Northwest. (2022). Six Traits of Writing model.
