Six Traits of Writing Review

Six Traits of Writing Review

Use your knowledge of the Six Traits of Writing to answer the following questions.

ELA 8 - Ms. Valinoti

Multiple Choice

This trait encourages the use of strong verbs and sensory words that help to give the reader a visual in their mind.

• Sentence Fluency

• Ideas

• Word Choice

• Conventions

• Voice

Multiple Choice

This trait depends on strong leads and conclusions but also concerns the overall structure or pattern of a piece of writing.

• Organization

• Word Choice

• Conventions

• Sentence Fluency

• Ideas

Multiple Choice

This trait shows the writer's confidence, enthusiasm for the topic and evokes emotion from the audience.

• Word Choice

• Organization

• Ideas

• Voice

• Conventions

Multiple Choice

This trait is about making your topic "just right". Focused with enough detail to give the reader a visual / or for the reader to learn information.

• Organization

• Ideas

• Word Choice

• Voice

• Sentence Fluency

Multiple Choice

This trait is of particular interest to writers who are concerned that errors in spelling, capitalization, and grammar could get in the way of the reader understanding their piece.

• Sentence Fluency

• Organization

• Conventions

• Voice

• Word Choice

Multiple Choice

Using this helps your piece to flow smoothly (like a river NOT a choppy sprinkler) and keep the reader's interest. It gives your writing a natural sound and rhythm.

• Conventions

• Ides

• Sentence Fluency

• Word Choice

• Voice