Six Traits of Writing

Which of the traits is referred to as the writer's fingerprint?

• Ideas

• Organization

• Voice

• Word Choice

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the traits is known as the heart and soul of writing?

• Ideas

• Organization

• Voice

• Word Choice

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the traits is known as the internal structure of writing?

• Ideas

• Organization

• Voice

• Word Choice

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following should you do when you want to improve word choice?

• Add vivid verbs.

• Add sensory words.

• Add cliches.

• Add figurative language.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the conventions trait?

• punctuation

• indenting

• capitalization

• formatting

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Makes the reader feel like you are talking directly to him/her

• Ideas

• Organization

• Voice

• Sentence Fluency

• Conventions

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Shows the personality of author

• Ideas

• Voice

• Word Choice

• Sentence Fluency

• Conventions

Sentences are smooth, expressive, and create a sense of rhythm

• Ideas

• Organization

• Voice

• Sentence Fluency

• Conventions

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Makes the writing easy to read and understand

• Ideas

• Organization

• Voice

• Sentence Fluency

• Conventions

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Includes introduction and conclusion

• Ideas

• Organization

• Sentence Fluency

• Voice

• Conventions