Writing

Six Trait Rubrics

This document is a helpful reference when you’re learning to score students’ writing. There are writing samples of varying genres (Narrative, Argument/Opinion, Informative/Explanatory) for children in grades K through 12, and each has a completed chart with scores and specific trait annotations. 

Six Traits Rubric for 3rd – 12th Grade (Updated Sept. 2018)

Six Traits Rubric for Grades K-2 (Updated Sept. 2018)

Older Rubrics

6 Trait 3rd-12th 5 point Rubric

6 Trait Beginner K-2 Rubric

6 Trait 3-12 Annotated Writing Rubric

6 Trait 3-12 Writing Rubric

6 Trait K-2 Writing Rubric