Welcome to An Introduction to the Six Trait Writing Model
The The Six Trait Writing Model was developed because teachers discovered that student writing was influenced by the same six characteristics.
Ideas Details,development,focus Organization Internal structure Voice Tone,style,purpose and audience
Word Choice Sentence Fluency Conventions Mechanical correctness Precise language and phrasing Sentence Fluency Correctness, rhythm and cadence Conventions Mechanical correctness
Ideas: The Hot Dog
Organization: The Bun
Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Onions, Cheese Voice: Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Onions, Cheese
Word Choice: A Sparkling Soda
Sentence Fluency: Crunchy Chips Fun Rhythm
Conventions
Getting Started 6-Trait Teaching Outline
Teaching Traits to Students Strategies Rubrics
Information taken from: “The 6 Traits of Effective Writing” Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Assessment and Evaluation Program http://www.nwrel.org/eval/writing