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6 Traits of Writing with Assignments

IDEAS VOICE

Definition:

The heart of the message; the centralidea and support.

- Clarity- makes sense- Focus- narrow and manageable

size

- Quality Details- noticing littlethings that others might not

Definition:

The personal quality of the piece- thesense of the writer behind the words.

- Flavor or tone is appropriate tothe purpose of the audience.

- Commitment to the topic- Involvement enthusiasm,

integrity.

Assignment:Brainstorming Object Story

Assignment:The Life Story of

Instructions:

From theseven objects you

brainstormed, choose one object to use

as the center point of a short story.

Write a short story and make it clear

what your object was in the story.

Instructions:

Using first person, write the life story of

one of your seven brainstorming

objects. Include its birth, childhood, and

daily life. Think about what kind of

personality your object might have and

how it would convey its life story.

Length: 1 page Length: 1 page

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ORGANIZATION

Argumentative Essay Suggestions

Should hockey be a school sport? Should the driving age be raised to 18? Should hunting be outlawed? Should recycling be mandatory? Should college athletes be paid? Should the death penalty be abolished? Should handguns be banned? Should tobacco products be banned? Should alcoholic beverages be banned? Should alcoholic beverages be legalized for all

ages?

Should the Internet be censored? Should music lyrics be censored?

Should parents of teen vandals be heldresponsible for their child's damage?

Should a rookie salary cap be enforced in prosports?

Should females in the military be excludedfrom combat and other "hazardous" duties?

Should "home schooling" be permitted? Should students failing their classes in high

school have their driver's license revoked?

Should pros be allowed to draft collegeathletes before they graduate?

Should adopted children be given the choiceof contacting their biological parents?

Should students be required to passproficiency tests in order to graduate from

high school?

Should people pulled over fur DUI have theirlicense suspended for life?

Should pagers and cell phones be allowed inschool?

Should families of victims be allowed todecide the punishment of those who commit

crimes?

Should smoking be allowed in school? Should To Kill a Mockingbirdbe banned in

school?

Definition:

This trait is the internal structure.

1. Inviting Opening2. Sequencing- logical and effective3. Linking words/phrases4. Pacing5. Effective Ending

3 Types of Persuasive Essays

1) Argument: used to convince someone toagree with your position (ex: convince

principal to allow cell phones, etc.)

2) Advertisement: used to convince someoneto buy a product/service/idea (ex: Nikecommercials Be Like Mike)

3) Advice: used to convince someone tobelieve the way you do about a problem or

situation(ex: Dear Abby)

Assignment:

Persuasive Essay

Instructions:Write a persuasive essay about a topic

of your choice. Show clear organization

and make it clear you are trying to

convince me of something. You may

write an argument, advertisement, or

advice essay.

Length: 2 pages

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RESEARCH WORD CHOICE

Definition:

Investigation to establish facts for use

in writing

- Check for credibility of source- Use material in paper as eitherparaphrases or quotes

- Include MLA Citation for everyquote used

Definition:

Use of words in a written piece.

- Correct, accurate words used- Vivid, precise, memorable andnoteworthy- Effective- original use of everyday

words

Assignment:

Research Paper

Assignment:

Free Write

Instructions:Write a research paper about a topic of

your choice. You must include at least

one direct quote in your paper. You

must also include a Works Cited which

lists all of the sources you used in your

paper (quotes and paraphrases).

Instructions:Write a short story about any topic of

your choice. You must include

descriptive words. You should also use

the 6 Traits weve learned so far.

Length: 2 pages Length: 2 pages

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Northern Nevada Writing Project 2004.

Writing Process and 6 Traits Writing Guide

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