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6 Traits Chatboard

Participate in a Federally-Funded Pilot Study- Receive Compe

by Jessica Masters

Oct 11, 2006

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Dear Teachers,

We are still looking for participants for an important
pilot study!

If you teach students in grade 4, 5, 6, 7,8 or 9, you are
invited to participate in a special pilot study for a
federally funded research project, the e-Learning for
Educators Initiative. This initiative aim...See More

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6+1 Writing Traits in French

by April

Oct 24, 2006

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Can anyone tell me if they are aware of a publisher who is
producing the 6+1 program in French?

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nat /blockquote>

I'm sure there is ... i got a pamphlet last year... didn't
keep it since no money to buy them... but there is one...
nat

Oct 28, 2006

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Mme Teach /blockquote>

There is, indeed one in French - at least at the Grade 2 level
bc my literacy supervisor just supplied one for our school
just before Christmas. It's fabulous! I can check at school
for the info.

Stacey :)

Jan 9, 2007

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creative writing assignment

by nat

Oct 28, 2006

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who has a great creative writing assignment they did that
worked? how about sharing it?

this could be fun and helpful to everyone...
nat

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test /blockquote>

On 10/29/06, Janie wrote: test
> I did a collaborative writing assignment with my 10th and
> 11th graders that worked out great. Each student was given
> a piece of paper and had to begin a story, on any subject
> matter that was appropriate.
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> After about 5-8 minutes of writing, th...See More

Nov 1, 2006

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tarilyn /blockquote>

I do that one also and it is fun! Make sure they use readable
handwriting.
Another one is persuasive letter writing. One is from the
turkey to Farmer Ted to not pick him for this year Thanksgiving
dinner.
Another one is that Rudolph's nose has gone out and he needs a
replacement. Write a persuasive let...See More

Nov 28, 2006

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Unmotivated Writers

by Lisa

Nov 6, 2006

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I am a reading specialist at and elementary site and have
been doing a lot of staff development with
writing...writers workshop and 6 traits. An issue that
keeps coming up is what to do with the student that will
not write...it seems every class has 1-2. When teachers
are caught up in writers workshop co...See More

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good writing books

by language teacher

Nov 12, 2006

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Is there a good writing book out there that incorporates
structured daily grammar lessons into the creative writing
activities? My students' grammar and writing skills are
very poor, and they need a more structured approach to
learning grammar; they also need structured ideas to help
with their creative ...See More

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Teacher Editing?

by toothius

Nov 16, 2006

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I've been using 6 Traits for three years now, and was
wondering if teacher editing is part of the model. I used
to edit rough drafts myself after peer editing and my
collegues do too. However, is that what we're supposed to
do according to the 6 Traits method? Or, does it make more
sense to use the rubri...See More

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Barbara /blockquote>

On 11/16/06, toothius wrote:
> I've been using 6 Traits for three years now, and was
> wondering if teacher editing is part of the model. I used
> to edit rough drafts myself after peer editing and my
> collegues do too. However, is that what we're supposed to
> do according to the 6 Trait...See More

Dec 31, 2006

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"How to" writing assignment

by Ashley

Dec 2, 2006

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I need some "challenging" topics for a "how to" writing
assignment.

Any ideas?

(This is for 10th-12th graders)

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txteacher586 I think the first thing students need to know is how this assignment applies to them...

One day, I came into school with a tent. We pushed all the desks back and then I had them assemble the it, without the directions! Chaos ensued and then a really good discussion started to take place. What are these things? What are we supposed to have,...See More

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Sue Ashley, A speaker at a literacy conference this week gave this example. She had her class survey the technological needs of residents of an assisted living/retirement center/nursing home. Then students composed step-by-step directions to: download photos, print docs/photos, send a text, etc. They published these 'tech helps' and delivered copies to...See More

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The Writing Lesson of the Month!

by Darrin

Dec 12, 2006

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just came across this and signed up immediately. Thought
I would pass it on to all of you who already know about
the WritingFix website.

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Darrin /blockquote>

Sorry...apparently my link got cut off. Click below where
it says CLICK HERE to sign up for this cool new thing.

On 12/12/06, Darrin wrote:
> just came across this and signed up immediately. Thought
> I would pass it on to all of you who already know about
> the WritingFix website.
> ...See More

Dec 12, 2006

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Software tied to the traits

by Barbara

Dec 29, 2006

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I just wanted to share that I found this web based software
that is tied to the traits and my students love it! I think
you can download a free trial version.

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