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6 Traits Chatboard

Career Change

by Dawn M

Feb 21, 2008

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I can't help but notice how teachers make GREAT MTs!!!If you
are interested in a career change, Email me for a free Ebook.

Dawn M

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Writing Summaries

by Becky

Mar 3, 2008

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I heard a strategy called RAD for writing summaries. I did
not get the specifics. Would like to take a look at it.
Any one know anything about this?

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On 3/03/08, Becky wrote:
> I heard a strategy called RAD for writing summaries. I did
> not get the specifics. Would like to take a look at it.
> Any one know anything about this?

RAD stands for:
Restate (as in restate the question or echo)
Answer (answer the question)
Details (check t...See More

Mar 5, 2008

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Who was your most inspirational teacher?

by Corbett Harrison

Mar 16, 2008

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I also have started a new project--"The Mr. Borilla
Project"--where I am encouraging my colleagues to share a
story about the teacher from their past who inspired them
to be the best teacher possible. You can read my stories
about Mr. Borilla there, and you can be one of the first
teachers to submit a st...See More

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Writing with voice

by Susan Starr

Mar 25, 2008

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I'm trying to get third grade students to write with voice.
But, it seems like the hardest trait to teach them to use.
I've already taught a few lessons on writing with voice by
reading the students books that contain good writers voice.
Also, I explained what it meant and we worked on sentences
that shoul...See More

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ginnyks I read this thread and I believe you are all on the right track.

What I taught my students is that they "develop" their voice. I can give them prompts, situations, and setups for writing activities that will allow students to express their voice.

I explained to students that Ideas and Content (strength of feelings regarding subjec...See More

Jun 6, 2008

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Lisa I too found this trait hardest to teach. However, the most successful assignment was called my special hideaway. We spent a lot of time talking about where we each go and what we do when we need our own space, or when we feel overwhelmed. I modeled this and wrote my own for them, step by step. I really put my heart into this, and talked a lot with ...See More

Jun 9, 2008

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Separating Six Traits

by Rosie

Apr 1, 2008

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I totally agree with LaRue. Linking the six traits together
gives the students a "writing language" that makes sense to
them. Why should they have to wait years to cover all of
these traits?

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ginnyks I'm not sure what thread this is in response to, but I agree. You may not stress all the traits in each of the grades, but as a trainer of teachers--I suggested the vocabulary be used from K-12. Why not? The vocabulary provides a tool for discussions. Students can talk about their work with a "universal" terminology that can cross disciplines and g...See More

Jun 6, 2008

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NEWBIE HAS A ???? On 6/06/08, ginnyks wrote: > I'm not sure what thread this is in response to, but I > agree. You may not stress all the traits in each of the > grades, but as a trainer of teachers--I suggested the > vocabulary be used from K-12. Why not? The vocabulary > provides a tool for discussions. Students can talk about > their work with a...See More

Jul 7, 2008

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Appreciation of teachers everywhere!!

by Yuri Maldonado

Apr 22, 2008

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We owe so much of our success in life to teachers. So
saying “thank
You” hardly seems adequate to express our gratitude to
those who have been so instrumental in the lives of so
many.

I work for a company that is in a unique situation to say
thanks in a
Way that could help make life a lit...See More

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ESL teacher qualifications

by rick salerno

May 30, 2008

i am wondering, in your state, to teach ESL, do you need to be fluent in another language? i can speak russian but am not able to read it or write it. would this qualify me in some states?

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6 Traits DVD

by Lori C

Jun 12, 2008

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...See More

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Lane 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 ha...See More

Jun 16, 2008

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Lori C 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 ...See More

Jun 20, 2008

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6 Traits Writing

by Zoe Ann

Jun 22, 2008

Does anyone know of a presenter in the Pittsburgh, PA area? Thanks!

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6 Traits Chat Wed. 6/25 at * 3 pm ET* Teachers.Net Mtg Room

by Teachers.Net

Jun 24, 2008

6 Traits of Writing chat on Wed. June 25 at 3 pm ET (this is a change in time) in Teachers.Net Meeting Room [link removed]!

11 amE 6/25: Being Mentored chat with Hal Portner

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