Six Trait Six Point Rubric for K-1 Writers

Sentence Fluency

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Trait Description – This trait addresses the rhythm, grammar and flow of language. Sentence structure should be strong and varied.

6 Experienced	5 Capable	4 Developing
· Consistently uses sentence variety · Consistently shows control over standard grammar · Variety of sentence beginnings and lengths · Natural rhythm and flow	· Simple and compound sentences present · Starting to show control over standard grammar · Not all sentences begin the same · Writing has rhythm and flow	· Uses simple sentences · May contain run on sentences · Sentences may begin the same (I like…) · Relies on repetition or pattern sentence
3 Emerging	2 Pre-emergent	1 Experimenting
· Attempts a simple sentence · Writes in phrases · Writes only one sentence or phrase · Writer many need to help reader interpret some of the text	· Letter strings · Mimics letters and words across the page · Word(s) or letter(s) stand alone · Writer needs to interpret text for the reader	· Pictures only

Adapted from Ruth Culham, 1998. Assessment and Evaluation Program. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, Oregon, the AIMS Six Trait Analytic Writing Rubric and the TUSD vision for academic writing