6 + 1 traits the writing process. traits ideas voice organize sentence fluency word choice...
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6 + 1 Traits
The Writing Process
TraitsIdeasVoiceOrganizeSentence FluencyWord ChoiceConventionsPRESENTATION
IDEASBrainstorming
Getting thoughts down
The meaning and development of the message
What the paper is trying to say…
VOICEThe way the writer brings the topic to life
Example: Character Sketch
Who is the AUDIENCE?How will VOICE change with different groupsVoicemail Activity
VOICEMAILYou and a partner will come up with a
VOICEMAIL for the name of the person you draw from the basket.
No NAMES in voicemail
Example: TOUCHDOWN…If your calling me in Green Bay…hang up…and call my Minnesota number…even though I’ll be busy throwing TOUCHDOWN passes.
ORGANIZE
How the paper is pieced together
Paragraphs in order
Flow from one to the next
SENTENCE FLUENCYThe way the words and phrases flow
throughout the paper
Music to Our EarsListen to the following songs and write a
description to what you think is happening.
Song 1:Song 2:Song 3:
WORD CHOICE
Specific vocabulary you use
BUMP UP wordRice cake or Salsa
Rice Cake or “Salsa”Rice Cake
BigGoodLittleBadNice
Salsa?????
CONVENTIONSThe correct mechanics
Basic rule of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
Daily Fix-its (Daily Language)
Proofreading Handout
PRESENTATION
The final paper
Typed or written
Font size: 12-14