SUBSCRIBE chat center Gazette|Chatboards|Lessons|Projects|Classifieds|Mailrings|Jobs|Harry Wong|Live!|Advertise SUBMIT POST ALL POSTS TOP POSTS Share | Print | Report Post 6 Traits Teachers Chatboard Hot Now... • October 2008 Gazette • Teacher Tech Center • The Lesson Bank Most Popular • Set Your Quick Links • Chat Center • All Chatboards • Lesson Bank • Teacher Mailrings • Project Center • Classified Ads • Live Chat & Meetings Select by • State/Region • Grade Level • Curriculum • Interest Group • Teaching Method Special Topics • Technology • Languages • Hot Topics • Career Center • Distance Learning • Fundraising • Tutoring Center • Teacher's Bookshelf • Free Printables • Classroom Photos • Meeting Archive • Teaching Articles • Library • Web Tools • Webring • Search • Advertise   Re: 6 Traits DVD Posted by Lori C on 6/20/08 I believe the 6 + 1 Traits of Writing program stops at 6. It's broken down into 2 sections, grades K-2 and then 3 to 5. Even though it's geared toward those grades, I feel ANY teachers of writing would benefit from it's philosophy. On 6/16/08, Lane wrote: > Would this be useful for 7th and 8th grade curriculum? > On 6/12/08, Lori C wrote: >> Our District has decided to adopt the 6 + 1 Traits of >> Writing Program, but because of budget issues no >> professional development will be provided. I spoke with >> my building principal and she's letting me head up a >> teacher study group. So far I have at least one treacher >> from each grade (ECSC through 5th) except for 4th grade. >> We already have the DVDs (and study guide) for the 3rd & >> up grades and our curriculum coach has ordered the k-2 >> version. >> >> In preparation for the first meeting (in August) I've had >> a chance to watch the first DVD. It is wonderful!!! Also >> make an effort to check out the nwrel.org site. I printed >> out several writing samples WITH the scores and comments. >> I'm going to copy them with the scores hidden so we can >> give ourselves plenty of practice in scoring. >> >> If you're confused about where to start, getting those >> DVDs, if your District can't afford to bring in >> facilitators, is the way to go!!! RESPOND TO THIS POST START A NEW THREAD RETURN TO CHATBOARD Posts on this thread, including this one 6 Traits DVD, 6/12/08, by Lori C. Re: 6 Traits DVD, 6/16/08, by Lane. Re: 6 Traits DVD, 6/20/08, by Lori C.

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