6 traits power point

17
The 6 Traits of The 6 Traits of Writing Writing *Ideas *Organization *Word Choice *Sentence Fluency *Voice *Conventions Created by: Jennifer Heidl-Knobloch & Jody Drake

Upload: cvferraro

Post on 24-May-2015

377 views

Category:

Education


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: 6 traits power point

The 6 Traits of WritingThe 6 Traits of Writing

*Ideas*Organization*Word Choice*Sentence Fluency*Voice*Conventions

Created by: Jennifer Heidl-Knobloch & Jody Drake

Page 2: 6 traits power point

Ideas & Content

“The ideas are the heart of the message, the content of the piece…all the details that enrich and develop the theme.”

--Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

Page 3: 6 traits power point

If you don’t care about what you write about, your reader will be bored!

Page 4: 6 traits power point

Ideas & Content

A writer should:~ Narrow the topic to something specific

~ Use a fresh, original perspective

~ When possible, write from experience

~ Use important, interesting details

(not just common knowledge)

Page 5: 6 traits power point

Organization

“Organization is the internal structure of a piece of writing, the thread of central meaning, the pattern.”

--Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

Page 6: 6 traits power point

Organization

A writer should:~ use an inviting lead that hooks the reader

~ use logical and effective order, structure, & sequence

~ use smooth transitions to emphasize main idea

~ place supporting details where they are most appropriate

~ use a conclusion that gives the reader a sense of resolution (clincher)

Page 7: 6 traits power point

Word Choice

“Strong word choice clarifies and expands ideas…moves and enlightens the reader.”

--Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.”

--Anton Chekhov

Page 8: 6 traits power point

Word Choice

A writer should:~ Use words that create a mental picture for the reader~ Use powerful action verbs (vivid verbs)~ Use specific nouns and adjectives~ Use language that is natural and not overdone~ Be concise (tighten sentences)~ Use words correctly ~ Avoid repetition, slang, and clichés

Page 9: 6 traits power point

Sentence Fluency

“Sentence fluency is the rhythm and flow of the language.”

--Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

“To me the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it’s

about, but the music the words make.” --Truman Capote

Page 10: 6 traits power point

Sentence Fluency

A writer should:~Vary sentence beginning, structure, and length

~ Use complete sentences

~ Use transitions (internal & external) to promote cadence

Page 11: 6 traits power point

Voice “It is the heart and soul of the writing, the magic,

the wit, the feeling, the life and breath.”

--Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

Page 12: 6 traits power point

Voice

A writer should:~ Write honestly and from the heart

~ Interact with the reader

* without using YOU

~ Use language that brings the topic to life

~ Care about topic

~ Use expression to voice personality

Page 13: 6 traits power point

And lastly…

CONVENTIONS

Page 14: 6 traits power point

Conventions

Some of you may not enjoy the editing process, but without this step, the other 5 traits could be overshadowed by errors that distract the reader. This trait is essential to a polished composition.

Page 15: 6 traits power point

Conventions

A writer should: ~ Turn in a clean, edited, and polished final draft

~ Reinforce the organization with good paragraphing

~ Use correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar

Page 16: 6 traits power point

“ What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.”

- Samuel Johnson

“ We write to taste life twice.” ~ Anais Nin

Quotations to Inspire

Page 17: 6 traits power point

Works Cited“Assessment.” Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. 11 Jan. 2005. 6 July 2005.

<www.nwrel.org/assessment/scoring.php?odelay=3&d=1>.

“Grammar Cartoons.” Google Images. 6 July 2005. <www.images.google.com/images?synum=10&hl=en&lr=&q=grammar+cartoons>.

Roberts, Bethany. "Writing for Children Workshop: Writing Quotes." 16 June

2005. < http://www.bethanyroberts.com/writing_quotes.htm>.

Spandel, Vicki. Creating Writers Through 6-Trait Writing Assessment and Instruction. New York: Addison Wesley Longman, 2001.

Steele, Kimberly. “Ideas for Teaching Writing.” 23 June 2004. 6 July 2005. <www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/writing/menu.html.>