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*6th
Grade Writing - What is it?*
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What do the Steps mean
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6th Grade Writing - General Statement The goal of the sixth grade writing program is that students learn the criteria for writing well in many different genres and learn the skills to reach those criteria. The course consists of in-class, daily writing in a workshop style setting where students receive models of good writing and support for their efforts. Students are encouraged to develop their own ideas and interests, experiment with voice, gain fluency and enjoyment. The underlying program used to assess writing and to guide instruction
is The Six Traits Method of Writing.
It breaks down the components of writing to these six traits: Concepts and Methods Understanding how to formulate statements and support those statements is fundamental to a writer’s repertoire and to the writing students will do in all of their courses. Each semester, students will compose two major pieces of writing. All writing is done is class, however discussiona dn brainstorming at home is strongly encouraged. We don't learn in a vacuum. I expect students to share their ideas and allow parents to help them reflect on their thoughts. Through these assignments students learn and practice: •brainstorming Assessment Student writing projects are assessed through the use of a rubric that
outlines the expectations. Students and the teacher create the grading
rubric based on the assignment itself.Students are also assessed on |
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