Written Com THE 6 TRAITS OF WRITING.  The heart of the paper – what the writer has to say  Should be a topic that is interesting and important to the.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Revising and Editing TRANSFORMING YOUR PAPER FOR YOUR AUDIENCE COPYRIGHT LISA MCNEILLEY, 2010.
Advertisements

From: Council Bluffs Community Schools
Six Traits of Effective Writing. Ideas Clear purpose or main idea Each paragraph relates to main idea Clear, relevant details support main idea Stick.
6+1 Writing Traits A Guide to Making Your Writing the Best That It Can Possibly Be!
Powerful Proofreading Developed By Elisa P. Paramore Student Support Services Counselor.
Powerful Proofreading
Six Traits to Good Writing ideas Organization Voice word choice Sentence fluency conventions.
Welcome to ENG:140 Communications 1 Mike Branam , , or
Coach Jordan English 2.  Analyze the Prompt  Break down the prompt…identify the topic or situation, your writing purpose, the product you must create,
English 9 Mrs. Klooz. “I always did well on essay tests. Just put everything you know on there, maybe you’ll hit it. And then you get the paper back from.
Monroe County Middle School
Introducing 6 Traits into Our Writing Helping to Make Our Writing More Complete.
Revising and Editing Your Research Paper. Self-Revision In the revision step, focus on the following questions and strategies:  Assignment requirements:
Revising and Editing Your Research Paper. Self-Revision In the revision step, focus on the following questions and strategies:  Assignment requirements:
Personal Essay A Person I Admire
Revising Your Essay Karen Silvestri, Instructional Specialist.
Mentor Text When teachers use mentor text…they are teaching students to read like writers. Ideas used in this Power Point are from the book, Mentor Texts;
STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL WRITING!. The writing process consists of strategies that will help you proceed from idea or purpose to the final statement.
Tips for Editing an Essay Learning Assistance & Tutorial Center Mission College To view this presentation, click your space bar or arrow keys.
6 Traits of Writing With Mr. Kubacki. Content / Ideas This is the heart of the paper--what the writer has to say. It should be a topic that is important.
The Writing Process and 6 Plus 1 Traits “Writing allows you to penetrate your life and learn to trust your own mind.” Natalie Goldberg By Kathy Mraz.
Name __________________ Period _____. Getting Started Audience: – Fifth Grade Students – Parents and Families – Teachers – Principals Purpose: Format:
Descriptive Essays Writing. What is a descriptive essay? It is a written assignment intended to describe the subject matter to the readers so that they.
What does writing instruction look like? Listening to examples of good writing Practicing the different traits Applying practice to writing essays Students.
Ideas and Content The ideas are the ♥ (heart) of the message, the content of the piece, the main theme, together with all the details that enrich and develop.
Intermediate Composition Midterm Jessica Bourgeois.
Preparing for the TAKS ESSAY. Content / Ideas This is the heart of the paper--what the writer has to say. It should be a topic that is important to.
6 TRAITS OF WRITING. WHAT ARE THE 6 TRAITS OF WRITING? Ideas and Content Organization Voice Word Choice Sentence Fluency Conventions.
C ELEBRATION OF L EARNING ! 6+1 Writing Traits. W HAT ARE THE 6+1 W RITING T RAITS ? Guidelines that create consistent expectations for what good writing.
6 Traits of Writing Introduction. What is “6 Traits of Writing”? Six traits of writing is…. …a map for writing! …a guide to make you a stronger writer!
6+1 Traits of Good Writing 6 th Grade Grammar- AZZARI.
6 +1 Traits. In your groups right now, brainstorm on a piece of paper – what makes a paper good? What must it have in it to make it a powerful piece?
A More Detailed Look at the Traits of Writing +1.
Brainstorm Write a list of as many characteristics of GOOD WRITING as you can on the left side of your folded paper.
Unit Two: The 6+1 Traits of Writing Ideas The heart of the message, the content of the piece of writing, the main theme, together with the details.
REVISING, EDITING & PROOFREADING
Ideas Rubric (1) single (2) double (3) triple (4) Home run
The 6 Traits of Writing *Ideas *Organization *Word Choice *Sentence Fluency *Voice *Conventions.
August 2010 Michele McCloughan. Understand the six traits of quality writing Understand the rubric used for scoring your writing.
What are The Traits of Writing? A trait can be defined as a characteristic needed for a successful performance. Just as there are traits for good.
The Six Traits of Writing 1. Ideas 2. Organization 3. Word Choice 4. Voice 5. Sentence Fluency 6. Conventions.
Introduction to 6 +1 Writing Traits
Writing Process Rubric
31 Ways to Flavor a Composition. Consider the audience.
Parent Seminar Meet the Six Traits of Quality Writing October
IdeasIdeasIdeasIdeas OrganizationOrganizationOrganizationOrganization VoiceVoiceVoiceVoice WorChoiceWorChoiceWorChoiceWorChoice Sentence FluencySentence.
+ The SEVEN Traits of Writing. + Ideas and Content Organization Word Choice Sentence Fluency and Variety Voice and Style Conventions Presentation.
It is very important that every time you do a major piece of writing, you complete all of the stages of the Writing Process. Often, the steps of the process.
Writing a Paragraph. “But I’ve written paragraphs since I was five…” The greatest writers always look at their current skills and work to improve them.
The 6+1 Traits of Writing Your guide to earning an “A” in Ms. Love’s class and meeting our BIG GOAL…
Post-It Note Brainstorm You and your partner write down as many characteristics of GOOD WRITING as you can on the Post-It Notes. Use one note per characteristic.
~ Writing ~ An Expression of You The Process ~. ~ English IV – Proper Heading ~ All assignments should include the following MLA heading. Name Jane Doe.
IDEAS and CONTENT CLEAR, FOCUSED, LOTS OF DETAILS KNOW YOUR TOPIC WRITE ABOUT INTERESTING THINGS TOPIC IS SMALL ENOUGH TO HANDLE IDEAS ARE CLEAR AND MAKE.
Expository Writing Notes. You must remember... Expository writing needs... –One topic –Reasons supporting that topic Three reasons –Details that support.
A trait can be defined as a quality or a characteristic critical to successful performance. Just as there are traits for performing beautiful music or.
What to look for when evaluating a piece of writing.
Mrs. Hilton’s class: Writing. Understand the six traits of quality writing Understand the rubric used for scoring student writing Practice scoring student.
Six Traits to Good Writing
The SEVEN Traits of Writing
Revising and editing Week 3.
6+1 Writing Traits! Writing is made up of six main traits or qualities. These traits apply to every article, essay, story, or report you develop. The “+1”
Flow 2: Coherence & Cohesion
Ideas Organization Word Choice Voice Sentence Fluency Conventions
Six Traits of Writing ALL INFORMATION is taken DIRECTLY from website created by STEVE GARDINER and VINCE LONG as cited on last page of presentation. All.
6 + 1 Traits of Effective Writing
6 Traits of Writing.
6 Traits of Writing Mini-lesson.
The 6 Traits of Writing Definitions and suggestions from:
Presentation transcript:

Written Com THE 6 TRAITS OF WRITING

 The heart of the paper – what the writer has to say  Should be a topic that is interesting and important to the writer  Small enough to handle in one essay (not too broad)  Easy to understand, ideas expressed clearly  Interesting insights  Solid well-defined theme holds paper together  Meaningful, focused, detailed exploration of topic IDEAS & CONTENT

 What it looks like on your rubric: IDEAS & CONTENT

1.Sharpening your thesis statement Read the draft – what is the MAIN idea? You should be able to whittle the focus to ONE CLEAR IDEA…that is your thesis If you are unable to find one clear idea, revising is necessary Too general? Unconvincing? Unimportant? 2.Unsupported Details After your thesis and main idea are tweaked, focus on the details Do you have opinions in your writing? If so, do you back them up with facts? Do you have enough details to support? Is the reader left unconvinced? IDEAS & CONTENT: TIPS FOR EDITING

 The road map that directs the reader  Begins with a strong hook that grabs attention  All details should add to the thesis and help build toward the conclusion(s)  Uses good transitions to move from one idea to the next  Gives writing a sense of purpose and structure ORGANIZATION

 What it looks like on your rubric: ORGANIZATION

1.Ordering your paragraphs general main idea sentences Does the order make sense? Are paragraphs out of place? Are paragraphs necessary to your topic? Thinking about your thesis and purpose…does each paragraph enhance your writing and support? Do you have an introduction and unifying conclusion? 2.Unity and Coherence within your paragraphs Do your paragraphs have a main idea sentence? Do details support the main idea? Are details ordered for importance? Do you have “random facts” that seem out of place? ORGANIZATION: TIPS FOR EDITING

 3. Transitions  Are transitions provided to move from one point to the next?  Transitions are needed between and within paragraphs!  Are these transitions varied?  Do the transitions make sense? ORGANIZATION: TIPS FOR EDITING (CONT.)

 The personality of the writer coming through in writing  Is unique to the author  A strong sense of voice demands that the writer make commits to the writing, honestly, and with conviction  Realistic VOICE

 What it looks like on your rubric: VOICE

1.The individual way of writing about your subject Tone – refers to the attitude your show toward your subject 2.Watch shift in voice or tone – this can be confusing or insulting Ask: Does the voice suit the audience? Serious, comical, persuasive, etc. Ask: Does the voice sound like me? If you don’t normally use big words and every other word in your paper requires a dictionary…simplify! If you try too hard, it sounds forced. VOICE: TIPS FOR EDITING

 Writing should sound natural and precise.  Verbs should be active, powerful, and energetic.  Descriptive language helps you paint a picture in the reader’s head.  What it looks like on your rubric: WORD CHOICE

 Precise words  Are your words simple and everyday, or do they add meaning?  Ambiguous pronouns - “they” – who specifically?  Active vs. Passive Voice  The students were playing basketball last night. (PASSIVE)  The students played basketball last night. (ACTIVE)  Active voice is livelier, more immediate, and more interesting. It takes a solid stand. Write in active voice, always.  Problem Language  Clichés – witty saying that have lost their flair!  Jargon – overly specific specialized language (legal terms, etc.)  Gender Specific Language (policeman vs. police officer)  Texting Lingo – no shorthand in formal writing!  Commonly Confused Words & Homophones (there, their, they’re, etc.) WORD CHOICE: TIPS FOR EDITING

 Variety in sentence structure and length.  Creates a sense of rhythm and flow.  Piece is easily read out loud.  What it looks like on your rubric: SENTENCE FLUENCY

 Writing needs to flow effortlessly – both in rhythm and logic  Common problems:  Sentences begin in the same way or have the same structure  Switch up the word order, length  Ask a rhetorical question (okay anywhere but in your attention getter)  Paper is jumbled and hard to read = i.e. too many words  Are you being redundant?  What is the clearest and most concise way to say something?  Longer sentences are awkward  Do you need to add punctuation?  Reorder ideas? SENTENCE FLUENCY: TIPS FOR EDITING

 The rules of a language (GRAMMAR)  The common patterns for grammar, spelling, punctuation, paragraphing, and capitalization that readers expect in good writing.  Poor conventions distract from the ideas and content of an essay.  Requires writers to learn good editing and proofreading skills. CONVENTIONS

 What it looks like on your rubric:  As we work through more and more grammar units, you will be expected to apply each grammar skill to your writing and get it correct in your essays! CONVENTIONS

 Proofreading for grammar and punctuation  Sentence Fragments  Run-Ons  Subject/Verb Agreement  Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement  Verb Tense Agreement  Active Voice  Punctuation  Point of View (no 2 nd person “you”)  And so on…  Checking your spelling  This does not mean just hitting “spell check” – you need to use spell check AND edit your paper to catch mistakes. CONVENTIONS – TIPS FOR EDITING

 One last part of your rubric:  MLA Heading top left  Page Number & Last Name Top Right  Double Spaced  Times New Roman, Size 12 font  Title  Paragraphs are indented PRESENTATION

 What the top of your essay looks like: PRESENTATION