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6-Trait Writing
Instruction and Assessment
Models of Writing
Read Redwoods and Mouse Alert.. Make notes on the NOTES page for
discussion on the qualities you notice about each piece.
Share with a partner the similarities and differences.
Objectives/Goals Identify and discuss the strengths
and problems in any piece of writing, using trait language.
Learn the language of 6-Trait. Understand how writing lessons
relate to the traits. Model a lesson with your students.
“We must constantly remind ourselves that the ultimate purpose of evaluation is to enable students to evaluate themselves.” Arthur Costa
What Are the Traits of a Good Sandwich?
Write on your “sandwich paper” in your packet what characteristics you think makes a really goooooood sandwich.
6-Trait Writing
Ideas Voice Organization Word Choice Sentence Fluency Conventions
Conventions“Anything a copy editor might deal with under the heading of conventions: spelling, punctuation, capitalization, paragraphing, grammar and usage. The whole purpose of this trait is to enhance readability-to make information enticing and accessible.”
TEKS 4.16, 4.17, 4.18, 4.19, 4.20 5.16, 5.17, 5.18, 5.19, 5.20
SCORING CONVENTIONS
Look for what is done well.
Look beyond spelling.
Do not overreact. Do not consider
neatness or handwriting when assigning a score.
The Two Faces of Conventions
Creative and PersonalThere’s almost
nothing left forthe copy editorto do.
Informational
The text is easy
to process and visually
appealing.
WRITING PROCESS: where CONVENTIONS fit?
Prewriting
Drafting
Sharing
Revising
Editing
Publishing
Conventions & Layout
from “Charlie”
THAT THATIS IS THAT THAT
IS NOT IS NOT
THAT IS IT ISNTIT
Why Use 6 Trait Writing?
Good assesssment starts with a
vision of success. Rick Stiggins
Student-Centered Classroom Assessment
Why Use 6-Trait Writing?
1. Common Language
2. Consistency in assessment
3. The “how to” students need to revise
6-Trait Writing is all about revision!
From Donald Graves’ book, A Fresh Look at
Writing
“Unless we show children how to read their writing,
their work will not improve. If we help children take
knowledgeable responsibility in reading
their own work, we not only help them be effective
lifelong writers, but we shift the responsibility for their writing to them, where it
belongs.”
Things to DO today
Create a class of good critics. Give students the editing pen and
proofreading symbols. Create a classroom where students learn
to find topics. Train students to assess their own work
and be in charge of their own revision. Make reflection a habit in your class.
Things You DON’T Have To Do Today
Read every paper your students write.
Correct every grammatical error your students make.
Pick topics for your students’ assignments.
Be the expert that fixes all your students’ work!
Six Ways to Teach Traits
Introduce the concept of traits-and traits themselves.
Surround students with writers’ language. Teach students to be assessors of their own
and others’ work - use self-assessment in revising and setting goals.
Use written works to illustrate strengths and weaknesses in writing.
Use focused lessons to help students develop skills in each trait.
Teach students to do focused revision.
How Does This Fit Together?
Teach writer’s workshop.
Introduce the traits which enhance the writing process.
Traits help students understand modes or forms of writing.
Qualities of Good Writing
Refer to the NOTES page on Redwoods and Mouse Alert.
Add any good qualities of writing you think might be appropriate now.
Discuss in a small group your new additions.
Correlations to TAKSPreliminary TAKS Rubric: Organization Development Conventions Voice Focus & Coherence
Information from CREST, 2002
HOW DO YOU KNOW IT’S WORKING?
Lose weight effortlessly
Acquire unbelievable energy
Save money Improve your
memory Eliminate wrinkles
When trait instruction is working, you will-
SORRY-just kidding.