6+1 traits of good writing
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6+1 Traits of Good Writing. By: Mrs. Bowyer July 22, 2009. Traits of Writing. IDEAS. SENTENCE FLUENCY. ORGANIZATION. +1 PRESENTATION. CONVENTIONS. WORD CHOICE. VOICE. End Show. Ideas. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
6+1 Traits of Good Writing
By: Mrs. BowyerJuly 22, 2009
Traits of Writing
IDEAS
ORGANIZATION
WORD CHOICE
SENTENCE FLUENCY
CONVENTIONS
VOICE
+1PRESENTATION
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Ideas
Traits of Writing
Ideas are in a sense the heart of the writing. Everything that is said comes back to ideas and content.
The two keys are clarity and details. Making a topic clear and
manageable is so important. Details can make or break any
piece of writing. Ideas and content focus on clear writing that presents
details in an interesting, fresh manner.
Key Statement
SHOW me don’t TELL me!
Organization
Traits of Writing
Organization is just the way it sounds, organizing a paper so it is easy for the reader to follow. This trait also focuses on making
sure you have a beginning, middle, and end. Another part of this trait is using transition words in your writing to move the reader
from one idea to another.Beginning
Middle
End
Word ChoiceWord choice is a trait that shows the power of language! Use your thesaurus as well as your
“Words, Words, Words” packet to help you chose words that are appropriate for your piece.
Remember not to make it too “wordy” or your reader may become distracted and not want to continue!
Mark Your Calendars: October 16, 2009
Dead Words Funeral
Traits of Writing
Welcome to the Dead Words Funeral
Sentence FluencySentence fluency is a trait based solely on the . You need to tune your ears to
the rhythm and cadence that can be accomplished with sentence fluency.
Focusing on variety in sentences as well as sentence lengths can help attain fluency.
Key Statement:
VARY the lengths of your sentences or be VERY boring!
Traits of Writing
Conventions aka “Clean Up Crew”Conventions are the editing and revising component of writing. This includes
grammar and mechanics. This is where it is time to clean up your piece for final
publishing! Always have a friend and a teacher take a look at your piece as well, because sometimes they may see things
that you don’t.
Traits of WritingWhere did he goi whent to the
storeis it may yet
Where did he go?I went to the
store.Is it May yet?
Before Clean Up Crew
After Clean Up Crew
VoiceVoice is the author’s fingerprint on the
page. By using voice the reader feels more in touch with the writer’s emotions,
opinions, and personality. There are many types of voice that you can use: sad,
scared, happy, etc. Always make sure your voice matches your purpose!
Traits of Writing
+1 = PresentationHow a writer’s finished product is presented and what it looks like is
important. Clearly, neatly, and effectively getting your message
across to the reader is the “+ 1” trait of effective writing. You can publish your piece in many different ways.
See the writing workshop folder labeled “Presentation Ideas” for a few
examples.
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