Trait Rubric - Voice
Advanced/5
The writer speaks directly to the reader in a way that is individual, compelling and engaging. The writer is aware and respectful of the audience and the purpose for writing.
- A. The reader feels a strong interaction with the writer, sensing the person behind the words.
- B. The writer takes a risk by revealing who they are and what they think.
- C. The writing makes you think about and react to the author's point of view.
Acceptable/3
The writer seems sincere, but not fully engaged or involved. The result is pleasant or even personable, but not compelling.
- A. The writing communicates in an earnest, pleasing manner.
- B. Only one or two moments here or there surprise, delight, or move the reader.
- C. The writer seems aware of an audience but weighs ideas carefully and discards personal insights in favor of safe generalities.
Unacceptable/1
The writer seems indifferent, uninvolved, or distanced from the topic and/or audience. As a result, the paper reflects more than one of the following problems:
- A. The writer speaks in a kind of monotone that flattens all potential highs or lows of the message.
- B. The writing is humdrum and risk-free.
- C. The writer is not concerned with the audience, or the writer's style is a complete mismatch for the intended reader.
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