Six Traits of Writing

This trait focuses on spelling, grammar and punctuation rules of the English language.

• Sentence Fluency

• Conventions

• Word Choice

• Ideas & Content

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

The trait trait focuses on vocabulary and selecting the best term/phrase to convey what you are trying to say.

• Sentence Fluency

• Ideas & Content

• Word Choice

• Conventions

This trait focuses on varying sentence structure, length and style.

• Word Choice

• Sentence Fluency

• Voice

• Ideas & Content

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

This trait focuses on the writing style of the author, so that the writers personality shows in the writing.

• Sentence Fluency

• Organization

• Conventions

• Voice

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

This trait focuses on content and meaning.

• Conventions

• Sentence Fluency

• Voice

• Ideas & Content

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This trait focuses on the structure of the writing. The introduction and conclusion should be fully developed.

• Ideas & Content

• Word Choice

• Organization

• Sentence Fluency

Your writing should have a clear message and focus. Which of the six traits does this fall under?

• Ideas

• Conventions

• Sentence Fluency

• Organization

Good writing is carefully edited to make sure it is easy to read. Which of the 6 traits is this?

• voice

• sentence fluency

• ideas

• conventions

Which sentence is a run-on sentence?

• I run for a living I enjoy looking at the scenery.
• I run for a living, and I enjoy looking at the scenery.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Which sentence is a sentence fragment, and needs to be fixed?

• She was excited to go on vacation over the holiday.

• Excited to go on vacation over the holiday.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F