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6 Traits Chatboard

Six trait resource site

by al

Dec 29, 2008

These include lessons, resources, new ideas, FAQ, and more. all free.

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If a trait was a food?????....

by L. Trying

Jan 18, 2009

I'm just playing with the idea that each trait might be equated to a food.

Sentence fluency=shoe lace licorice....long flowing, smooth Word choice = pickles, great variety and flavours, beet, dill, onion, garlic, OR is would Jelly Bellies be a better example of the great variety and floavours of words?? Organization is like crackers and ch...See More

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Alison/Aus I'm a complete newbie when it comes to this, but what is 6 traits? It's not a term I've heard used here in Australia, but then I'm a music teacher, so it may well be out there. Your lists of the foods strikes a chord with me, and for me, the separate ones are best because I'm still sorting out the 'ingredients'.

Mar 15, 2009

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Miss J I love this idea!! I definitely think creating a whole dish would be more in tune to the idea as "writing as a whole." Creating the dish in class would be helpful to those students that are visual learners. Reference could then be made back to the making of the dish (as far as talking about how the steps created the final product). Here are a few i...See More

Jun 22, 2009

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Grading writing samples

by Laura

Jan 26, 2009

I am leading a grading session of papers using the Primary 6-Traits. Should we use samples that the students write in one day, or something that they have written for a few days?

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Evaluation sheets for writing

by Pat K

Feb 17, 2009

Does anyone know where I could get master copies of forms to use for scoring writing for each of the traits? I don't want to make my own if there are already some out there somewhere.

Thanks for your help!

Also, any great ideas for R.A.F.T.S that have worked well for you? My kids love them!

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Just wondering On 2/17/09, Pat K wrote: > Does anyone know where I could get master copies of forms > to use for scoring writing for each of the traits? I don't > want to make my own if there are already some out there > somewhere. > > Thanks for your help! > > Also, any great ideas for R.A.F.T.S that have worked well > for you? My kids...See More

Feb 24, 2009

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Dan Himes I found this link for what R.A.F.T.S. is... HTH

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Mar 1, 2009

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Training or workshops??

by Coffe4me

Feb 19, 2009

Is there a way to get official training for the 6 Traits Writing? Is there some sort of program to go through or workshops to take? I'm trying to get going on it but I'm on my own just using the book. I have no idea if they go around presenting workshops or official training on it. Any info appreciated. Thanks!

I teach 7th/8th grade Englis...See More

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Writing Process w/o HW for At-Risk kids

by Ali

Apr 30, 2009

I'm working on revising the curriculum for 9th grade at a school in a large urban district. Our test scores show us to be low-performing. Demographically, we are poor and transient.

Most English students have either tested out of ELD or are the children of parents who don't speak English; few are native English speakers.

On top ...See MoreI'm working on revising the curriculum for 9th grade at a school in a large urban district. Our test scores show us to be low-performing. Demographically, we are poor and transient.

Most English students have either tested out of ELD or are the children of parents who don't speak English; few are native English speakers.

On top of that, this year I began teaching in a special program for students who would have been retained in 8th grade, but the District has decided to socially promote them to high school to cut costs and improve test scores at the junior high level.

Assigning homework is usually an exercise in failure. Because of this, my lessons never rely on homework having been done. I reserve HW for enrichment and deepening student knowledge.

I know that students, in theory, should find a process piece highly relevant since they select the topic and be driven to complete it when it's assigned in conjunction with mini-lessons that teach them how to write. Unfortunately, in the past, process pieces -- if completed -- have not been strong evidence of the topic's relevance to the student who chose it or the skills presented and demonstrated in mini-lessons.

As you can imagine, I am trying to instill a sense of success in students who have rarely experienced any academically so that when they move out of this program in the 10th grade (assuming they're successful) they will want to work for that same success. For this reason, I hesitate to assign anything major without allowing significant in-class time to work on it.

This can seriously limit the amount of other information I am able to present to them, as virtually everything we do must be done during the class period. (We have a block schedule wherein I see the kids 3X a week; 40 minutes on Monday, 89 minutes 2x week.)

Currently, we are expected to complete 4 major process pieces per year - autobiographical, analytical, informative, and persuasive.

What would you prescribe in this situation?

I thank you in advance, esteemed colleagues, for any recommendations you have.

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Adam I thank you in advance, esteemed colleagues, for any > recommendations you have.

Take a look at paragraphpunch.com and essaypunch.com. These are interactive writing programs that guide students step-by- step through the process of writing online.

Jun 16, 2009

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Writing Folders/Portfolios

by Lauren

May 26, 2009

How are writing folders used in your schools. Right now, writing samples are collected throughout the year..2 or 3 are then selected to move with the folder to the next grade level, along with a student reflection about the chosen pieces...but the pieces/reflection are rarely looked at the next year!! Looking to revamp the process, which would incl...See More

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Bill On 5/26/09, Lauren wrote: > How are writing folders used in your schools. Right now, > writing samples are collected throughout the year..2 or 3 > are then selected to move with the folder to the next > grade level, along with a student reflection about the > chosen pieces...but the pieces/reflection are rarely > looked at the nex...See More

May 28, 2009

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Miss J Allowing students to add pieces of writing to their portfolios makes the collection more meaningful to the students. A selection of required pieces should be added, but try to focus on the process as well as the result. Perhaps their could be some type of presentation of the portfolios that the students could prepare for...

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Jun 22, 2009

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Writer's Workshop in Middle School

by Lauren

May 26, 2009

My teachers are reluctant so far for several reasons....they think it will be writing in addition to the writing that accompanies the selections from the Literature book or novels being read; they are used to giving students prompts to respond to, instead of letting students choose -- meaning you could have several different topics being written ab...See More

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DrDeb Lauren- Once =the teachers understand that the writing workshop is really a "system to use" for the writing they already do, they may use it. Writer's Workshop is not more writing, it makes the writing time meaningful for the individual students. As will the 6 Traits of Writing. The student writing already contains the traits - use some of their ow...See More

Jun 26, 2009

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6+1 - Still a little lost

by NJ Teacher

Jun 15, 2009

This was the first year we used the 6+1 Writing Traits in our Language Arts program. Although we attended an in-service on the topic, I'm still a little lost.

Can anyone describe - or attach a link or recommend a book that explains - how to model the traits in a writing lesson?

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Sarah I'm in a similar situation. The book 6+1 Traits of Writing by Ruth Culham is extremely helpful and has lots of practical ideas about how to teach and model the traits. There are numerous mini-lessons that the kids will actually enjoy.

Jun 16, 2009

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EllenG59 Razzle Dazzle Writing, Writing Whizardry, The Writing Menu, and Dynamite Writing Ideas are a few books that have creative and engaging lessons for students regarding the 6+1 Traits.

As for websites...

This one has a lot of good resources and Writer's Workshop materials based on the 6+1 Traits [link removed]

This lists we...See More

Jun 18, 2009

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Cool 6+1 website with resources!

by EllenG59

Jun 19, 2009

I stumbled across this website and found some really cool tools to use in class... Like the Ideas Song (to the tune of She'll be Coming Round the Mountain!) There is so much here, you really need to see it for yourself! Kudos to the Northern Nevada Writing Workshop!

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EllenG59 Glad you could use it. I love finding cool websites like that and figuring out how I'll use it next year!

On 6/19/09, Katie wrote: > Thank you for posting that! That is a great resource. There > are so many fun activities you can do with 6+1. I will > definitely use that website. There are some books that I > already have that ...See More

Jun 19, 2009

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Lisa Nicewaner This site is amazing. I must have downloaded about 25 items. Thank you. Lisa

On 6/19/09, EllenG59 wrote: > I stumbled across this website and found some really cool > tools to use in class... Like the Ideas Song (to the tune > of She'll be Coming Round the Mountain!) There is so much > here, you really need to see it for yourse...See More

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