bev

Posted on 7/21/09

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On 7/17/09, Rita wrote:
> I teach Grade 8. We ordered one kit for 7/8/9 which we shared at
> first, now each grade level has its own kit. We all use 6 +1.
> The next step will be allignment where we will help students who
> need it focus on one or more trait at certain grade levels (6 to
> 8). We help students select a trait, determine a goal and assess
> their progress. During peer assessment and conferences students
> use a common language, work with their strengths and help each
> other rediscover how to become better writers by focussing on one
> trait.
> Students post their strengths (I am good at spelling. I have a
> good voice.) and their classmates know who to go to for feedback.

I teach 9th graders and we teach/emphasize the 6 trait writing model
from elementary through high school. The traits are signs of good
writing and should be seen in any piece of writing that holds
someone's attention. My students are well versed in the traits by
the time they get to me so I don't have to "teach" them anymore but
do have to reinforce the traits and remind my writers to not forget
to use them. We share a common language when we talk about a piece
of writing and we see how different writers (professional writers,
too) incorporate the traits. The more models the students see, the
more likely they are to extend their use of the traits and begin to
use them creatively.

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