WritingFix! Use the prompts on the right-brained page! My kids love them.
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On 7/10/07, Natasha wrote: > i will teach 8th grade creative writing for the first time. > i am in a computer lab. any ideas as to where i should begin???
Here is a website that someone posted a while back. It gives an excellent explanation and some suggestions how to use the strategy.
On 7/21/07, writer wrote: > How can you incorporate RAFT into a literacy / writing > center? Has anyone done this? Have you had success with > this? What ideas can you give?
I'm in the process of changing schools (long story). I don't know anything about my new school district except they are big on 6-trait writing. I've done the research and know the components but can't figure out how this is adapted in Kindergarten? I have many questions.
Who uses this? Do you teach all the traits or just some? Do you have specific lesson plans to teach this writing style? When do you introduce this? Do you have any great ideas?
In the past I have traditionally spent the first semester practicing writing letters, drawing pictures for representation of ideas, and then putting letter sound associations with the idea (inventive spelling).
I start with sentence writing second semester. This progression seems to work well. Maybe we work on these skills more orally. I don't know. Give me lots of information please.
I am with the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory and we have 6+1 Trait Writing resources specifically for K-1 called Wee Can Write. The book was developed by two kindergarten teachers and has received very positive reviews. Basically, the presentation trait is deemphasized the scoring rubric customized to the K-1 level with examples of how the writing looks at each stage of continuum. Wee Can Write features activities based on popular kids’ books such as Goodnight Moon, The Grouchy Ladybug, Where the Wild Things Are, and several other favorites.
If anyone is interested information about Wee Can Write can be found at [link removed]
On 7/25/07, Amanda wrote: > I'm in the process of changing schools (long story). I > don't know anything about my new school district > except they > are big on 6-trait writing. I've done the research and > know > the components but can't figure out how this is adapted in > Kindergarten? I have many questions. > > Who uses this? > Do you teach all the traits or just some? > Do you have specific lesson plans to teach this > writing style? > When do you introduce this? > Do you have any great ideas? > > In the past I have traditionally spent the first semester > practicing writing letters, drawing pictures for > representation of ideas, and then putting letter sound > associations with the idea (inventive spelling). > > I start with sentence writing second semester. This > progression seems to work well. Maybe we work on these > skills more orally. I don't know. Give me lots of > information please. >
Do you have the binder? I think you can pretty much teach yourself the process. If you are familiar with the outlining method, and the highlighting/colors stuff you will be good to go.
The training just gives you lots of practice and teaches lots of other strategies, like reading and vocab. but it's all in the binder. It's not hard to implement.
On 7/26/07, Lisa wrote: > Does anyone use Step Up to Writing for 7 or 8th grades? > Are you happy with it?
I use it with 4-6th and love it. My kids love it too. You can self teach from the manual but they also have videos that cost around $400 bucks. They are expensive but it was worth it for me. I have used them over and over. Each time I watch them I pick up something new. Taking a class would be nice to.
This program started out in junior high in Colorado. The lady who started it kept having Colorado writing winners in their state and so she shared her technique. It make so much sense to me and to the kids who don't have a clue where to start.
Our writing scores increased after we started using Step Up. I have every singe product of Step Up.
This is the one best training I have ever had. Before Step Up I never really knew what made my paragraphs/essays work. SOmetimes I was right on other times not. After this program I myself knew how to better write myself and thus have become a more effective teacher of writing. My LD kids can now sometimes pass the state writing test. (not always)
I used to have sites that provided alternatives to overused words. My computer crashed and needless to say I can't find it again. Would anyone kindly share such sites if you know of them, Thanks Alice
On 10/24/07, Daniella wrote: > I was looking for that today. I can't find it on that site > though.Am I missing it? > > On 8/12/07, Mel wrote: >> go here >> >> [link removed]
Hi all, I'm looking for a four point scale rubric for 6 Traits. I have been using a five point and have managed to find a six point, but would like to see a four point. Thanks
Hello Diane, Here is website with many resources, including a rubric in excel format, with a 4, 5, 6 and letter grade. Just click on the rubric you are interested in, scroll down and click on the tab with the scoring points you want. [link removed]
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On 10/05/07, Diane McKenzie wrote: > I have one I made that uses 4 points, incorporates the six > traits, and converts the points to a letter grade and > numerical grade for your gradebook. > > I tried to cut and paste it here, but it is a mess. So, if you > want it, I will e-mail it to you. > > Just write me so I can respond with the attachment. Be sure to > type your e-mail address in the box or I can't write back. > > Diane
Thanks, Jen. Actually, though, I was responding to someone to send them a rubric I had created. I will check out that website. It was nice of you to take the time to write with that address. Diane
On 10/13/07, Jen wrote: > Hello Diane, > Here is website with many resources, including a rubric in excel > format, with a 4, 5, 6 and letter grade. Just click on the rubric > you are interested in, scroll down and click on the tab with the > scoring points you want. > [link removed]
I'm teaching sixth grade language and writing this year and I'm excited to work with the 6+1 Traits model.
My question is this: Does anyone find that their writing program working with the basic writing process and infusing the philosophy of the 6+1 traits comprehensive enough?
The population of the students in my special education facility include students with a variety of learning disabilities. They all have really poor/lacking basic skills. As I've read the book and reviewed the process, I feel satisfied that I will be helping my students. Is there something else (other strategies) that anyone can suggest?
I would like to use the 4 part folders for teaching writing this year but I am wavering on the different sections to use. I was thinking of making the first section a "helpful hints" pocket for resource type material. Pocket 2 would be drafting, 3 would be revising/editing, and 4 would be publishing. What do you think or might anyone have a better idea?
I am trying to find some quotes by established authors for the organization trait. I have the one by Peter DeVries about the beginning, the muddle, and the end. Thanks
Our school is beginning a book club on the 6 traits books. We would also like to purchase 6 traits materials that teachers could use in their classrooms. Any recommendations on kits or packages that would support teachers implementing 6 traits in their classrooms???
WritingFix! Use the prompts on the right-brained page! My
kids love them.
[link removed]
On 7/10/07, Natasha wrote:
> i will teach 8th grade creative writing for the first time.
> i am in a computer lab. any ideas as to where i should
begin???