Six Plus One Writing Traits
This is a way to learn and use a "common language" when referring to the characteristics of writing and to create a common vision of what 'good' writing looks like. All writing will be scored using the SC Department of Education writing rubric which is attached at the bottom of this page. However, using the traits listed below allows for better understanding of the rubric in our classroom.
Ideas:The ideas are the heart of the message, the content of the piece, the main theme, together with the details that enrich and develop that theme.
Organization:
Organization is the internal structure of a piece of writing, the thread of central meaning, the logical and sometimes intriguing pattern of the ideas.
Voice:
The voice is the heart and soul, the magic, the will, along with the feeling and conviction of the individual writer coming out through the words.
Word Choice:
Word choice is the use of rich, colorful, precise language that moves and enlightens the reader.
Fluency:
Sentence fluency is the rhythm and flow of the language, the sound of work patterns, the way in which the writing plays to the ear - not just to the eye.
Convention:
Conventions are the mechanical correctness of the piece - spelling, grammar and usage, paragraphing, use of capitals, and punctuation.
+1 Presentation: Presentation zeros in on the form and layout of the text and its readability: the piece should be pleasing to the eye.
Links of Interest
Click below to download the rubric used to grade writing as well as items that are in your writing toolbox at school. Please, please feel free to contact me and I will answer your questions. This rubric will be used for the entire year in our classroom and the other items will be helpful throughout the year as well.
what_is_good_writing.pdf File Size: 378 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
writing_rubric_and_grading_scale.pdf File Size: 22 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
words_to_perk_up_your_writing.pdf File Size: 19 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
blank_outline.pdf File Size: 15 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
introductory_techniques.pdf File Size: 29 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
transition_words.pdf File Size: 21 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
proofreading_marks.pdf File Size: 22 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
what_not_to_do.pdf File Size: 28 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
This is a way to learn and use a "common language" when referring to the characteristics of writing and to create a common vision of what 'good' writing looks like. All writing will be scored using the SC Department of Education writing rubric which is attached at the bottom of this page. However, using the traits listed below allows for better understanding of the rubric in our classroom.
Ideas:The ideas are the heart of the message, the content of the piece, the main theme, together with the details that enrich and develop that theme.
Organization:
Organization is the internal structure of a piece of writing, the thread of central meaning, the logical and sometimes intriguing pattern of the ideas.
Voice:
The voice is the heart and soul, the magic, the will, along with the feeling and conviction of the individual writer coming out through the words.
Word Choice:
Word choice is the use of rich, colorful, precise language that moves and enlightens the reader.
Fluency:
Sentence fluency is the rhythm and flow of the language, the sound of work patterns, the way in which the writing plays to the ear - not just to the eye.
Convention:
Conventions are the mechanical correctness of the piece - spelling, grammar and usage, paragraphing, use of capitals, and punctuation.
+1 Presentation: Presentation zeros in on the form and layout of the text and its readability: the piece should be pleasing to the eye.
Links of Interest
- Structure example of Five Paragraph Essay
- BrainPop -Five Paragraph Essay
- Diamante Poetry Site
- Grammar and Writing Handbook
Click below to download the rubric used to grade writing as well as items that are in your writing toolbox at school. Please, please feel free to contact me and I will answer your questions. This rubric will be used for the entire year in our classroom and the other items will be helpful throughout the year as well.
what_is_good_writing.pdf File Size: 378 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
writing_rubric_and_grading_scale.pdf File Size: 22 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
words_to_perk_up_your_writing.pdf File Size: 19 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
blank_outline.pdf File Size: 15 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
introductory_techniques.pdf File Size: 29 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
transition_words.pdf File Size: 21 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
proofreading_marks.pdf File Size: 22 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File
what_not_to_do.pdf File Size: 28 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File