1. Two Sides of Writing How to write. The Writing Process WELL How to write WELL. 6 Traits of Writing VS.

2. Name Six Traits of ?????

3. Guess Who?

4. Are there similarities???

5. So if writing could create a baby what traits would it have?

7. Select the idea or topic Narrow the idea Elaborate on the idea Discover the best information to convey the main ideas

8. An inviting introduction Thoughtful transitions Logical, purposeful, and effective sequencing Pacing is under control- changing the speed of your writing Satisfying Conclusion– Clincher sentence!

9. Your personal sound on any piece of writing. It should SOUND like you.

10. Taking time to use just the right word. Lively verbs- POWER verbs! Striking words and phrases. Natural and effective language

11. Free of awkward word patterns that slow readers down. Various sentence lengths Various sentence beginnings Easy to read aloud

12. Words spelled correctly Accurate punctuation, capitalization Accurate grammar and usage Paragraph format is first-rate

13. Two Sides of Writing How to write. The Writing Process WELL How to write WELL. 6 Traits of Writing VS.

14. The Writing Process

15. PREWRITING –Brainstorming –Audience? –Can be basic. TIME TO THINK

16. Drafting –Rough drafts –Doesn’t have to be perfect. –If you get it on the paper now, it can be perfected later! TIME TO WRITE.

17. ReVising –Read it! Say it! Make it better! –Can you hear your own voice? –Best ideas? –Organization! --Word Choice --Sentence Fluency TIME TO improve

18. Editing –Conventions »Punctuation, Grammar, etc. TIME TO Correct

19. Publishing –Neat, legible copy –Illustrations? –Does it look nice? TIME TO Share

20. On to 6 Traits!6 Traits