These are:
Ideas—the main message.
Organization—the internal structure of the piece.
Voice—the personal tone and flavor of the author's message.
Word Choice—the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning.
Sentence Fluency—the rhythm and flow of the language.
Conventions—the mechanical correctness.
We use this tool when writing in response to text. This skill is beneficial not only in ELA but also math, science, social studies, and social interaction.