6 _1_writing_traits 6_la
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The 6 + 1 Writing Traits are criteria for evaluating writing compositions. They include 6 traits: Voice, Organization, Ideas, Conventions, Word Choice, and Sentence Fluency. An additional trait is Presentation. Each trait is described in the document with examples of strong characteristics. The traits provide a framework for teaching, revising, and assessing student writing.
6 _1_writing_traits 6_la
- 1. 6 + 1 Writing Traits6 + 1 Writing Traits Mrs. Detra FippsMrs. Detra Fipps 6th Grade Language Arts6th Grade Language Arts
- 2. What are the 6 + 1 Writing Traits?What are the 6 + 1 Writing Traits? VOICESVOICES of Writingof Writing VV- Voice- Voice OO- Organization- Organization II- Ideas- Ideas CC- Conventions- Conventions EE- Excellent Word Choice- Excellent Word Choice SS- Sentence Fluency- Sentence Fluency ++ PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION
- 3. VOICEVOICE Appropriate for the purpose and audienceAppropriate for the purpose and audience Seems to be a person behind the wordsSeems to be a person behind the words Writer takes a riskWriter takes a risk Strong commitment to the topic and shows whyStrong commitment to the topic and shows why the reader needs to know thisthe reader needs to know this Honest, personal, and engaging writingHonest, personal, and engaging writing Makes the reader think about and react to theMakes the reader think about and react to the wordswords
- 4. ORGANIZATIONORGANIZATION Inviting IntroductionInviting Introduction Thoughtful transitionsThoughtful transitions Sequencing is logical and effectiveSequencing is logical and effective Pacing is well controlledPacing is well controlled Title is original and fittingTitle is original and fitting Flows smoothlyFlows smoothly Matches the purpose and the audienceMatches the purpose and the audience
- 5. IDEASIDEAS Clear and focusedClear and focused Holds the readers attentionHolds the readers attention Relevant materialRelevant material Details enrich the central themeDetails enrich the central theme Narrow, but manageable topicNarrow, but manageable topic Lively verbsLively verbs Detailed settingDetailed setting
- 6. CONVENTIONSCONVENTIONS Spelling is generally correctSpelling is generally correct Punctuation is accuratePunctuation is accurate Capitalization generally correctCapitalization generally correct Grammar and usage are correctGrammar and usage are correct Paragraphing tends to be soundParagraphing tends to be sound Piece is very close to being ready to publishPiece is very close to being ready to publish
- 7. EXCELLENT WORD CHOICEEXCELLENT WORD CHOICE Specific and accurate wordsSpecific and accurate words Striking words and phrasesStriking words and phrases Natural, effective, and appropriate languageNatural, effective, and appropriate language Lively verbs, specific nouns, and descriptiveLively verbs, specific nouns, and descriptive adjectivesadjectives Choice of words enhance the meaning andChoice of words enhance the meaning and clarifies understandingclarifies understanding PrecisionPrecision
- 8. SENTENCE FLUENCYSENTENCE FLUENCY Vary in length and structureVary in length and structure Purposeful and varied sentence beginningsPurposeful and varied sentence beginnings Creative and purposeful connections betweenCreative and purposeful connections between sentencessentences Cadence (sound of the words in sentences)Cadence (sound of the words in sentences)
- 9. PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION Slanting is consistent, Spacing is uniform, legibleSlanting is consistent, Spacing is uniform, legible (handwritten)(handwritten) Appropriate use of fonts and font sizes (word-Appropriate use of fonts and font sizes (word- processed)processed) Use of a title, page numbering, and bulletsUse of a title, page numbering, and bullets Effective integration of text and illustrations,Effective integration of text and illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, and tablescharts, graphs, maps, and tables
- 10. PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION Slanting is consistent, Spacing is uniform, legibleSlanting is consistent, Spacing is uniform, legible (handwritten)(handwritten) Appropriate use of fonts and font sizes (word-Appropriate use of fonts and font sizes (word- processed)processed) Use of a title, page numbering, and bulletsUse of a title, page numbering, and bullets Effective integration of text and illustrations,Effective integration of text and illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, and tablescharts, graphs, maps, and tables