6 Traits of Writing

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6 Traits of Writing

• Jessica Wheeler
• CT 550

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6 TRAITS OF WRITING

• Model to assess and teach writing
• Focuses on 6 qualities found in outstanding
  written works
• Each trait assessed using scoring rubrics

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CONVENTIONS

• Mechanical correctness
• Punctuation
• Grammar
• Capitalization
• Paragraphing

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IDEAS

• Enriching details
• Development of theme
• Clear focus and message

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ORGANIZATION

• Inviting lead
• Logical sequence
• Smooth transitions

• Examples of LEADS
• Examples of TRANSITIONS

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VOICE

• Style
• Purpose
• Tone
• Heart and soul
• Wit
• Audience

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SENTENCE FLUENCY

• Plays to the ear, not the eye
• Word patterns
• Sentences vary in length and style

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WORD CHOICE

• Rich, colorful language
• Careful word choice
• Language moves or enlightens reader

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Assessment

• Student self-assessment
• Ideas Content rubric
• Visual Scoring guide

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