Online Writing Composition Software for Learners of all Levels in

Grades 4-12Step Up 4 Learning Systems, Inc

Write Sloppy Copy:

Prewrite:

Revise:Evaluate 6 Traits:

Read Aloud:Wait:

Organize:

Input and Feedback:Tackle Final Flaws:End with a Perfect Copy:

Gather ideasList ideas in orderFocus on ideasConsider changesMake changes

Set writing asideRead with partnerSuggestionsFinal correctionsPublish

6 Trait Power Write™ guides students through the POWER WRITE process through online self-regulating, research based strategies for:

The POWER WRITE ProcessThe POWER WRITE Process

PoetryFriendly letterShort Story Cause/Effect

Research Paper

Personal Narrative

How toCompare/ContrastPersuasive

Problem/SolutionJournalsLearning Logs

Patent Pending

basic framework of planning, writing, and revision

specific genre and writing process instruction

feedback guided by the strategies explicitly taught

Three principles of an effective writing instruction program:

(Gersten, Baker, Edwards, 1999)

6 Trait Power Write™ encompasses all principals of an effective writing program. In addition, it goes beyond what research says is essential and incorporates reading, listening, and speaking strategies into the writing process, empowering all students to master the skills needed for AYP.

Research Based Strategies within 6 Trait Power Write™

Meeting the Needs of All Students

Principles of an Effective Writing ProgramPrinciples of an Effective Writing Program

Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD):

Researchers Karen Harris and Steve Graham designed SRSD for students with learning disabilities, but all students have been found to benefit.

Assist students in mastering the cognitive processes of planning, producing, revising, and editing written language Help students further develop the capability to monitor and manage their own writing Aid students in developing positive attitudes about writing and about themselves as writers

The three goals of the SRSD approach:

(Graham, Harris, Troia, 2000)

Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD)Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD)

Strategies within 6 Trait Power Write™ were developed using the principles of the SRSD model. This model promotes independent learners, insuring all levels of students will become literate and productive lifelong learners.

(Beckman, 2002)

A comprehensive reading and writing program must include:

quantity

quality

(Cunningham, Cunningham, Allington, 2002)

Building Literacy – Quantity and QualityBuilding Literacy – Quantity and Quality

6 Trait Power Write™ promotes quality writing through the structure of research based strategies as students work through the POWER WRITE Process.

In addition, the management of strategies promotes substantial writing practice without overwhelming the teacher or the student.

Research Based Strategies within 6 Trait Power Write™

Meeting the Needs of All Students

Users login at http://www.6traitpowerwrite.com

Anywhere

Learning

Getting Started in 6 Trait Power Write™Getting Started in 6 Trait Power Write™

No

Downloads

or

Plugins

Students click on a form of writing to begin working through the POWER WRITE Process.

Online Management of Writing in Progress

Online Writing Portfolio

Journal Entries and Learning LogsOver 25

Organizers

6 Trait Power Write™ Home Page 6 Trait Power Write™ Home Page

Click the Save & Come Back button to save work in progress.

Click the Save & Continue button to move to the next step in the POWER WRITE process.

Students type their ideas in the text boxes.

Genre Specific Strategies Genre Specific Strategies

for Prewrite, Organize, Write Sloppy Copy for Prewrite, Organize, Write Sloppy Copy Example of Haiku

Genre Specific Strategies Genre Specific Strategies

for Prewrite, Organize, Write Sloppy Copy for Prewrite, Organize, Write Sloppy Copy Example of Research Report

Genre Specific Strategies Genre Specific Strategies

for Prewrite, Organize, Write Sloppy Copy for Prewrite, Organize, Write Sloppy Copy

Students click on a graphic organizer to type and save their ideas for prewriting.

Research Based Strategies for Developing Ideas

Saved Work

From familiar graphic organizers teachers know…

Genre Specific Strategies Genre Specific Strategies

for Prewrite, Organize, Write Sloppy Copy for Prewrite, Organize, Write Sloppy Copy

…to innovative ways for students to generate ideas.

Genre Specific Strategies Genre Specific Strategies

for Prewrite, Organize, Write Sloppy Copy for Prewrite, Organize, Write Sloppy Copy

Tools to Assist in Writing the Sloppy Copy Tools to Assist in Writing the Sloppy Copy

Fifteen ways to begin a paper with examples at a click!

Tools to Assist in Writing the Sloppy Copy Tools to Assist in Writing the Sloppy Copy

Nine ways to conclude a paper with examples at a click!

Tools to Assist in Writing the Sloppy Copy Tools to Assist in Writing the Sloppy Copy

Transitions grouped by function at a click!

Evaluate 6 Traits and Revise Evaluate 6 Traits and Revise Students evaluate their own writing using genre specific questions, initially with teacher guidance, then moving into independent self-

evaluation.

Example of a student’s revisions without teacher Example of a student’s revisions without teacher assistanceassistance

PrewriteOrganizeWrite Sloppy CopyEvaluate 6 TraitsRevise

WaitRead AloudInput & FeedbackTackle Final FlawsEnd with Perfect Copy

WaitWait

Students take a short break or come back to their writing the next day. This gives them a fresh perspective before reading their writing aloud to a partner.

Patent Pending

Read Aloud - Input and Feedback - Tackle Final Read Aloud - Input and Feedback - Tackle Final FlawsFlawsCritical thinking skills are developed for both author and

partner(s) in reading, listening, speaking, evaluating, and responding.

End with a Perfect CopyEnd with a Perfect Copy

Students, teachers, and parents can view completed writing results.

Students click Save & Return to Home to store their completed writing in the POWER WRITE portfolio of writing.

Online Writing Portfolio

View Completed Writing PortfolioView Completed Writing Portfolio

Students, parents, and teachers can view a virtual portfolio of student’s work.

View Completed Writing PortfolioView Completed Writing Portfolio

Journaling FeatureJournaling FeatureStudents become adept at writing what they think, responding to

prompts, and reflecting on what they have learned. Excellent practice for the SAT!

Examples of Printable PDF Forms for Offline Instruction –

All strategies may be printed for this purpose.

Virtual Instant Access – Printable FormsVirtual Instant Access – Printable Forms

Online InstructionsOnline Instructions

Example of Printable PDF Instructions

User ManagementUser Management

Manage teacher, class, and student information. Set program access restrictions for assessment situations so students may only access the program during class time.

Take a sneak peek at a few of the features…

To view an interactive click through demo of the new look and features to start the school year, go to http://www.swexpress.com and type “6 Trait Power Write” in the search box.

New Look and Features for Fall 2005New Look and Features for Fall 2005

Get a great deal and a head start on the next school year!

Don’t miss this!Don’t miss this!

Schools purchasing before June 1, 2005 will secure the current price and receive an upgrade to the new features and the exciting new look that is being released this fall.

After the roll out of the new features, a price increase will be applied.

Purchase now and begin using the program free of charge until August. The contract start date will begin August 2005 for schools who submit purchase orders now.

No travel to campus - Totally online - 3 semester hours graduate credit Next sessions: EDUC 744 820F Grades K-4 June 13 - July 22, 2005 EDUC 744 809F Grades 5-12 June 13 - July 22, 2005 EDUC 744 620F Grades K-4 October 10 - December 5, 2005 EDUC 744 609F Grades 5-12 October 10 - December 5, 2005

Need more than just software orientation on 6 Traits and writing process? Go to http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/traits/

Quick Glance at New Look and Features Fall 2005Quick Glance at New Look and Features Fall 2005

Separate journal, learning log, and reading log features

More forms of writing, easy to understand format

Work in progress data at a glance: teacher assigned or student choice project, teacher who assigned the writing

Student/teacher communication6 Traits and POWER WRITE Process practice and quiz

Virtual bulletin board of exemplary writing

Quick links to portfolio sections

All completed writing in a specified time frame

Portfolio of student selected completed writing

Portfolio Management

Quick Glance at New Look and Features Fall 2005Quick Glance at New Look and Features Fall 2005

New Look and Features Fall 2005New Look and Features Fall 2005

The teacher inputs the final grade.

Assessment Results

Student and teacher evaluate POWER WRITE Process performance. (optional)

Student and teacher evaluate writing using the 6 traits rubric.

A second teacher rater is optional.

Comments and goals.

Content area teachers have the same strategies for writing instruction as English teachers.

Students become independent learners after instruction and practice in 6 Trait Power Write™.

Students develop positive attitudes with success experienced in writing.

Critical thinking skills necessary for success in life are developed. Management of teacher directed writing assignments and student chosen writing projects allows students to move ahead and work on their own or receive intervention instruction from the teacher while other students are engaged in quality writing practice. Less time is spent assignment after assignment, year after year, reviewing the writing process and the 6 traits. Students internalize the 6 traits and the writing process to maximize the success rate on high stakes writing assessments.

Summary of BenefitsSummary of Benefits

The contract begins within the month that the Purchase Order and Set Up Form is submitted to Software Express, Inc.

Frequently Asked Purchasing QuestionsFrequently Asked Purchasing Questions

For the price of a workbook, students and teachers are able to access reusable strategy forms for consistently working through the writing process.

6 Trait Power Write™ complies with Title I, II, and V funding as well as NCLB Technology Enhancement Competitive Grants. See the 6 Trait Power Write webpage at http://www.swexpress.com for a full explanation of qualifications.

Unlimited tech and program support via telephone or email.

All upgrades are received automatically during the contract term. Users will be notified via email prior to the roll out of upgrades.

Each licensed student or teacher has an account, if a student moves, another student may be enrolled in place of that student.

Research ReferencesResearch ReferencesCunninham, P.M., Cunningham, J.W., & Allington, R.L. (2002). Research on the components of a comprehensive

reading and writing instructional program. Clemmons, NC: Four Blocks Literacy Model.

Englert, C.S., Raphael, T.E., & Anderson, L. M. (1992). Socially mediated instruction: Improving students’ knowledge and talk about writing. Elementary School Journal, 92, 411-449.

Gersten, R. & Baker, S. (2001). Teaching expressive writing to students with learning disabilities: A meta-analysis. Elementary School Journal, 101 (3), 251-72.

Graham, S., Harris, K., & Troia, G.(200). Self-regulated strategy development revisited: Teaching writing strategies to struggling writers. Topics in Language Disorders, 20(4), 1-14.

Graves, Donald. (1985). All children can write. Learning Disability Focus, 1, 36-43.

Isaacson, Stephen, & Gleason, Mary M. (1997). Mechanical obstacles to writing: What can teachers do to help students with learning problems? Learning Disabilities Research & Practice. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.

Kemp, Fred. (2003). The importance of peer interactivity in writing instruction. Thomson Learning, Inc.

Magrath, P.C. & Ackerman, A. (2003). The neglected “R.” National Commission on Writing. College Entrance Examination

Board. Richards, R.G. (1999). Strategies for dealing with dysgraphia. Riverside, CA: RET Center Press,

www.retctrpress.com.

Richards, R.G. (2002). Strategies for the reluctant writer. Riverside, CA: RET Center Press, www.retctrpress.com.

Smith, F. (1982). Writing and the writer. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.

The wright approach to literacy. (2002). Wright Group/McGraw Hill.

Totten, Samuel. (2003). Completing the paradigm shift to process writing: The need to lead. National Writing Project.