6 Traits Chatboard – Teachers.Net

Carmen /blockquote>

On 1/17/07, PatK/MN wrote:
> I need help! I took a class on 6 traits, and am tickled
> to finally have a place to start teaching writing. I have
> a combined class of first and second grade, one of my
> second graders is a budding author, one is very reluctant,
> and the first graders are ...See More

Jan 18, 2007

6 Traits Writing Rubrics in PDF Format

by Mae in Texas

Jan 20, 2007

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I put my 6 traits writing rubrics in PDF format so that
they can be easily printed out. Now each trait is on its'
own page. They are on my website. I use them for when I
need to get a numerical grade. Mae

Rubric for Second Grade?

by authorschair

Jan 26, 2007

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I am looking for 6 trait rubrics that are used in second
grade classrooms. If you have one I would absolutely love
it if you could share it with me.

Thanks SO much!
authors chair

paragraph writing in the primary grades

by Stacey

Feb 1, 2007

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My district has recently put together a new K-8 writing
curriculum. Students have the opportunity to do Writer's
Workshop, but we also focus on modeling lessons on
paragraph writing. Our first and second graders are
expected to write an introduction, two body paragraphs (in
the first grade they are only ...See More

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T /blockquote>

On 2/20/07, Mary Ann wrote:
> Basic Writing Skills has a great program. Her outlines are
the best.
>
>
> On 2/01/07, Stacey wrote:
>> My district has recently put together a new K-8 writing
>> curriculum. Students have the opportunity to do Writer's
>> Workshop, ...See More

Apr 30, 2007

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Step Up To Writing is a program that one of our Program
Improvement schools have found success with. It has many
activities, such as the accordian paragraph, the burrito, the
hamburger. Each has students fold papers to focus on one
aspect of the paragraph. The program is color coded for each
element of t...See More

Apr 30, 2007

Middle school students

by Maria B

Feb 13, 2007

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I will be working with middle school students on reading
comprehension and writing skills. Any ideas of books
and/or activities to use to encourage these students. We
focus on Read Naturally program and the 6+1 Traits.

Thanks

Darla Kittle /blockquote>

You'll find more than you could ever use at the free
WritingFix website.

Go to their 6 Traits page, from there go the trait page
you're working on, and you'll find dozens of lessons and
resources to use with your students...

Darla

P.S. My best friend--a MS teacher--raves about the
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Feb 16, 2007

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I created two Powerpoints for introducing Ideas and
Organization. Actually, I did them for all of the traits,
but 4 have disappeared. Go figure. Anyhow, I figured out
how to turn them into slide show presentations (thanks to
the teenage son), and I've posted them on my website. You
are welcome to use the...See More

Ideas and Organization

by Mae in Texas

Feb 16, 2007

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just ann /blockquote>

On 2/16/07, Mae in Texas wrote:
> I created two Powerpoints for introducing Ideas and
> Organization. Actually, I did them for all of the traits,
> but 4 have disappeared. Go figure. Anyhow, I figured out
> how to turn them into slide show presentations (thanks to
> the teenage son), and I...See More

Feb 18, 2007

Alta Rose /blockquote>

I'm trying from a Mac. Does it need to be a PC?
Alta

On 2/18/07, just ann wrote:
> On 2/16/07, Mae in Texas wrote:
>> I created two Powerpoints for introducing Ideas and
>> Organization. Actually, I did them for all of the traits,
>> but 4 have disappeared. Go figure. Anyhow,...See More

Mar 11, 2007

Basic Writing Skills

by Ann

Feb 20, 2007

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Read the last post ... great program!

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With the Mass. MCAS Long Composition Test less than a
month away, what are you doing with your students to
prepare them? Will you have a day when you give them a
prompt and let them go it alone to simulate the real test?
I have been stressing introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and
conclusion paragraph. We h...See More

MCAS Writing

by Christine

Feb 20, 2007

Shannon /blockquote>

The test is 2 days away and I'm definitely nervous. We have gone over
everything...the students are writing 5-6 paragraphs, revising, etc. We have also
practiiced numerous prompts and like you mentioned it takes several days to get
through the whole process. At our school, in late Feb. we have a MOCK MCAS day. <...See More

Mar 23, 2008

Picture book for mini lesson on Good Leads

by new to 3rd

Feb 25, 2007

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Can anyone recommend a good picture book to read to my
class for a mini lesson on using a good lead to hook your
reader? Thanks in advance!

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txteacher586 Remember, you don't have to limit yourself to picture books for great leads... There are many books that have great leads that will intigue some reluctant readers into reading a good book...

I found some of the best at the attached website. My students love Charlotte's Web, the Superfudge series, Avi's books, among many others. Hope this h...See More

Jul 5, 2010

txteacher586 Here is that website for Great Leads again...

Jul 5, 2010

Need ideas for teaching voice to 2nd

by JenSue/2

Feb 27, 2007

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I am new to 6 traits and really need ideas for teaching
Voice. Thanks

L/MO /blockquote>

Get this book. Read it with your kids. Discuss it. Talk
about the differing voices.
There are lessons in the Using Picture Books to teach six
traits that go along with the book.

May 3, 2007