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*Six
Traits Writing* |
| Six Traits
Writing is a language we use to explain the basic aspects of any writing.
This language lets writers understand each other so we can more successfully evaluate
and improve our writing and communication. Six
Traits Writing is not a new fad in education. It has been around for more than
30 years. |
What
Are the Six Traits?
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| IDEAS
| Good
writing has clear ideas, a purpose, or focus. It should have specific ideas and
details.
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| ORGANIZATION | Writing
should have a beginning, middle, and an ending and be well organized and easy
to follow.
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| VOICE | Your
writing should connect with your audience, fit your purpose for writing, and reveal
your voice.
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| WORD
CHOICE | Good
writing has specific nouns and verbs and strong words that deliver the writer's
message.
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| SENTENCE
FLUENCY | Sentences
should vary in length, with a variety of sentence beginnings. The writing should
flow smoothly from sentence to sentence.
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| CONVENTIONS | Strong
writing is edited for grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling so the
writer's ideas easily understood. |
| For
an example of how these traits work, click here. |
| Here
are some traditional 5-point RUBRICs for Grading |
 Ideas | Organization
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| Voice
| Word
Choice |
| Sentence
Fluency | Conventions
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