1. An Introduction to the 6+1 Traits of Writing

2. Writing is about telling a story only you can tell!!!
The 6+1 Traits of Writing is a shared vocabulary.
Writing is about telling a story only you can tell!!!

3. The Traits
IDEAS
main message
details, development, focus

4. ORGANIZATION
internal structure

5. VOICE
style, tone, purpose, audience
heart and soul, the conviction

6. WORD CHOICE
precise language, phrasing

7. SENTENCE FLUENCY (sentence structure, rhythm, cadence)
How does it sound?

8. CONVENTIONS
mechanical correctness
grammar
punctuation
spelling

9. + 1
PRESENTATION
handwriting, formatting, layout
How it looks!

10. Why is Writing Important???
According to a 1994 survey by the Boeing Company, the following skills (in this exact order) are needed to succeed in the workplace:

11. 1. Writing Proficiency
Without exception, effective writing was noted by all types and levels of workers and managers as the essential attribute of an effective employee. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely with proper organization, sentence fluency, and accurate mechanics (conventions)is critical. A compilation of some of the types of writing exhibited in the workplace includes summaries, procedures, manuals, activity reports, persuasive reports, tables of contents, proposals for new business, memos, , marketing and sales reports, formal and informal letters, and news releases.

12. Ability to work in a team environment (We are a team here in class!)
Mathematics Competency – emphasizing problem solving, critical thinking, estimating, predicting
Effective Communication (speaking and listening) Communication skills are central to pitching innovative ideas, contributing to team activities and resolving conflict.
Reading Comprehension - following directions, locating information, interpreting flow charts, reading technical manuals, understanding engineering documents, analyzing charts and graphs
Work Ethics
Others: computer skills, drafting, continuously improving principles

13. The Writing Process
6+1 Style

14. Let’s talk RUBRICS!!!

15. Scoring Papers fall into 3 categories Really great stuff!
Ok, but still needs work…
Whoa! Needs extensive revisions and editing.

16. 5 STRONG