Miss Alpine introduces the six traits of writing, focusing on organization. She explains the importance of pre-writing and staying on topic to maintain organization. The lesson highlights the need for a clear beginning, middle, and end, especially in narrative writing. An example story about a roller coaster is analyzed for its organization. Students are then given a writing assignment to practice these concepts.

What is the main focus of today's writing lesson?

• The trait of word choice

• The trait of ideas

• The trait of organization

• The trait of voice

Which of the following is NOT one of the six traits of writing?

• Conventions

• Voice

• Creativity

• Organization

How is the organization of writing compared to a train?

• It is as fast as a train

• It has a beginning, middle, and end like a train's journey

• It is as colorful as a train

• It is as noisy as a train

What is a crucial step before starting to write to ensure good organization?

• Revising

• Publishing

• Pre-writing

• Editing

Why is it important to stay on topic in writing?

• To make the writing longer

• To confuse the reader

• To add more details

• To help with organization

In narrative writing, what should be clearly defined?

• The characters' names

• The setting

• The beginning, middle, and end

• The length of the story

What is the main topic of the example story 'Roller Coasters'?

• Different types of roller coasters

• A single roller coaster ride

• The mechanics of roller coasters

• The history of roller coasters

What should students focus on in their Google Classroom writing assignment?

• Explaining their favorite hobby

• Discussing their weekend plans

• Describing their morning routine

• Writing a list of activities