6 Traits of Writing

6 Traits of Writing

Tuesday, November 17th

Multiple Choice

The 6 Traits of Writing are _______, _______, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions.

• ideas, organization

• drafting, organization

• ideas, brainstorming

• drafting, reviewing

Multiple Choice

Ideas are the pieces content- it's central message, and details that ___________ that message.

• support

• express

• explain

• simplify

Open Ended

What is one key quality of the trait of ideas?

Key Qualities of the Trait of Ideas

• finding a topic | the writer offers a clear central theme or an original storyline that is memorable

• focusing the topic | the writer narrows the theme or storyline to create a piece that is clear, tight, and manageable.

• developing the topic | the writer provides evidence to support the theme and shows insight to the topic.

• using details to support the topic | the writer offers credible details throughout the entire story that create a picture in the reader's mind.

Open Ended

What question should a writer ask themselves when focusing on the trait of ideas?

Can my reader summarize the HEART of my story in 1-2 sentences?

When assessing your ideas, you should make sure you...

• know the ROLE you are taking as the writer

• are aware of your AUDIENCE

• know the FORMAT in which your writing should be presented

• know and understand the TOPIC the writing is about.

R. A. F. T. Strategy

• Role of the Writer: Who are you as the writer? A movie star? The President? A plant?

• Audience: To whom are you writing? A senator? Yourself? A company?

• Format: In what format are you writing? A diary entry? A newspaper? A love letter?

• Topic: What are you writing about?