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6 + 1 Traits of Writing
6 +1 Traits is an analytical model
for assessing and teaching writing that utilizes a shared vocabulary
that can be used with kindergarten through high school students. It
was developed by the Northwest Regional Laboratory in Portland,
Oregon.
The Elementary Writing Advisory Team and Middle/High School Writing committee believe this program directly correlates, supports and compliments the Illinois Writing State Standards and the ISAT requirements.
Three Year Implementation
Year One 2000-2001
- June 2000 Writing Advisory Team attended Six-Trait workshop
- August 2000 Advisory Team presented overview of 6+1 philosophy and Advisory Team members implemented in classrooms
- School Year 2000-2001
- Staff development classes presented to K-2 and 3-5 grade levels
- March Institute Presentation by "outside" consultants
Year Two 2001-2002
- August 2001 Institute: Writing Advisory Team present scope and sequence
- School Year 20001-2002
- Staff development on scoring using 6+1 Traits
- Writing Team shares classroom experiences
- March Institute: Advanced 6+1 Traits presentation emphasizing scoring
Year Three 2002-2003
- August 2002 Institute: Presentations featuring the implementation of 6+1 Traits in all classrooms
- School Year 2002-2003
- Expand and Maintain staff development classes
- K-5 teachers give common writing prompts in fall and spring ands score using the 6+1 Traits
The 6+1 Analytic Trait Model
- Ideas
The ideas are the heart of the message, the content of the piece, the main theme, together with the details that enrich and develop that theme. - Organization
Organization is the internal structure of a piece of writing, the thread of central meaning, the logical and sometimes intriguing pattern of the ideas. - Voice
The voice is the heart and soul, the magic, the wit, along with the feeling and conviction of the individual writer coming out through the words. - Word Choice
Word choice is the use of rich, colorful, precise language that moves and enlightens the reader. - Sentence Fluency
Sentence fluency is the rhythm and flow of the language, the sound of word patterns, the way in which the writing plays to the ear--not just to the eye. - Conventions
Conventions are the mechanical correctness of the piece--spelling, grammar and usage, paragraphing, use of capitals, and punctuation. - +1 Presentation
Presentation zeros in on the form and layout of the text and its readability: the piece should be pleasing to the eye.
Advantages Of Analytic Scoring
- Offers a broad perspective
- Challenges us to think of writing in new ways
- Gives us a model for responding to students' writing
- Provides vocabulary for talking with students about writing
- Provides a solid foundation for revision and editing
- Allows students to become evaluators
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