1. 6 + 1 Traits The Writing Process

2. Traits Ideas Voice Organize Sentence Fluency Word Choice Conventions PRESENTATION

3. IDEAS Brainstorming Getting thoughts down The meaning and development of the message What the paper is trying to say…

4. VOICE The way the writer brings the topic to life Example: Character Sketch Who is the AUDIENCE? How will VOICE change with different groups Voicemail Activity

5. VOICEMAIL You and a partner will come up with a VOICEMAIL for the name of the person you draw from the basket. No NAMES in voicemail Example: TOUCHDOWN…If your calling me in Green Bay…hang up…and call my Minnesota number…even though I’ll be busy throwing TOUCHDOWN passes.

6. ORGANIZE How the paper is pieced together Paragraphs in order Flow from one to the next

7. SENTENCE FLUENCY The way the words and phrases flow throughout the paper

8. Music to Our Ears Listen to the following songs and write a description to what you think is happening. Song 1: Song 2: Song 3:

9. WORD CHOICE Specific vocabulary you use BUMP UP word Rice cake or Salsa

10. Rice Cake or “Salsa” Rice Cake Big Good Little Bad Nice Salsa ?

11. CONVENTIONS The correct mechanics Basic rule of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization Daily Fix-its (Daily Language) Proofreading Handout

12. PRESENTATION The final paper Typed or written Font size: 12-14