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Six +1 Traits of Writing

The manner of the writing shows that the writer is interested in the topic, which engages the reader.

The reader feels connected to the writer.

The writer's personality is evident in the writing.

Expository or persuasive writing shows evidence of a commitment of the writer to the topic.

Narrative writing is honest, appealing, personal, and engages the reader. The reader reacts to the writing.

VOICE

Voice is the ability to connect to the reader through your writing.

Finding your authentic voice may take some time, don't give up!

We develop it through Narrative, Expository, and Persuasive writing.

We hone it through the writing process.

IDEAS

Sentence Fluency

The topic is narrow, clear, and manageable.

The supporting details provide information that

is important and goes beyond the obvious.

The supporting details are accurate and support the main idea.

The writer knows what they are writing about. The writing shows this knowledge or experience clearly.

The reader understands what the writer is trying to convey and can often visualize the information.

Sentences should: enhance the topic

or main idea, match the mood of the writing, vary in length and structure,

have purposeful and varied beginnings.

Sentences should flow together. Transitions and connections between sentences show how they relate to and build upon each other.

Sentence Fluency depends upon the

words that the author chooses.

6 Traits of Writing

ORGANIZATION

Conventions

Before writing begins, think about how writing should be structured. Is there an appropriate

pattern that should be used?

Choose an "attention grabber" introduction.

Use transitions within your writing that connect

ideas together.

Use details where they are appropriate and needed.

Sequencing must be logical in order for

it to be effective.

Organization is in the background.

The conclusion leaves the reader with

resolution.

Writing is oriented left to right and up to down.

Spacing between words is adequate.

Punctuation is accurate and appropriate

for the grade level.

Capitalization is consistent

throughout the writing.

Proper use of grammar that

helps to clarify the piece.

Appropriate use of paragraphing

within the writing.

Indentation is used correctly.

The use of conventions adds

style to the writing.

Spelling is generally correct.

When you write you will be graded on

six primary traits of writing. They are:

Voice

Ideas

(Presentation)

Conventions

Organization

Word Choice

Sentence Fluency

WORD CHOICE

Presentation!!!

The words are specific so that the reader understands what the writer means.

Words and phrases are used to maintain readers' attention. The reader is excited to read on.

The language in the writing is appropriate and effective for the meaning to be conveyed.

The right words are chosen and used within the writing to make it more powerful!!

Presentation is shown in every stage.

From identifying your audience, to choosing your words, you are presenting your ideas in the

best way possible.

Presentation includes visual effects,

as well as any style choices

made in your writing.

The selection of words

should include new words, action words, descriptors, difficult words, and words

that help the reader see, feel hear, taste, or understand.

Repetition of words is

avoided at both the beginning of sentences and within the writing piece. Choosing a variety of words makes reading more enjoyable.

Overused Words

  • the
  • they
  • nice
  • good
  • said
  • great
  • awesome
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