1. The Four Writing Traits:
Organization

2. What is organization?
The internal structure of a piece of writing

3. Things to think about when organizing a piece of writing:
1. Clear beginning, middle, and end
2. Good sense of sequencing
3. Enticing or exciting introduction or “hook”
4. Strong transitions
5. Easy-to-follow
6. Well thought out details
7. Powerhouse conclusion

4. Organization is like . . .
a puzzle; each piece must be put in the right
order for it to fit and make a whole picture.

5. Organization is like . . .

6. Organization Rubric
6: Effectively organizes ideas in a clear, logical, detailed, and coherent manner using appropriate structures to enhance the central idea or theme.
5: Compelling order moves reader smoothly through the text; inviting introduction; satisfying conclusion; sequencing is logical; smooth transitions between ideas.
4: Order is clear and moves reader through text; good introduction and conclusion; logical sequence.
3: Order is strong enough to avoid confusion; recognizable introduction and conclusion; sequencing shows some logic, but may seem predictable.
2: Limited sense of order and direction; weak introduction and conclusion; awkward transitions.
1: Lacks a sense of order and purpose; no real lead or conclusion; ideas are strung together in a loose or random fashion.