I have students who really really struggle with putting their ideas onto paper. They often during writing time just stare at their papers. Someone told me to try the 4 square method. Is it worth a try? I have 5th graders.
I have taught in amny grades and found the book helpful. It is just another way to map out an essay before writing. I found it helps to use the same brainstorm/chart so students are not trying to learn something new each time. It's a great way for student to brainstorm and visually seperate out different ideas into different paragraphs.
On 5/29/06, Mary wrote: > On 5/29/06, Saltt Learning Method wrote: >> On 4/10/06, Sam5 wrote: >>> I have students who really really struggle with putting >>> their ideas onto paper. They often during writing time >> just >>> stare at their papers. Someone told me to try the 4 square >>> method. Is it worth a try? I have 5th graders. > I have used the 4 Square method with 4th graders and saw > tremendous improvement in their writing. It is very adaptable > to the writing needs of your students. You can start with > using the program to simply write one paragraph, and build to > writing the five paragraph essay. It is a great organizer. > Good luck with your class.
On 4/12/06, CG wrote: > What about using magazine holders to organize the books by > traits and label the outside with the books inside? > > > On 4/11/06, Phyllis wrote: >> I want to organize my trade books I use for teaching 6 >> traits.. Any ideas?
Phyllis, I write the traits I can use to teach a book on the outside of the book and teaching ideas on the inside front cover.
On 6/27/06, Pam wrote: > On 4/12/06, CG wrote: >> What about using magazine holders to organize the books by >> traits and label the outside with the books inside? >> >> >> On 4/11/06, Phyllis wrote: >>> I want to organize my trade books I use for teaching 6 >>> traits.. Any ideas? > > > Phyllis, I write the traits I can use to teach a book on the > outside of the book and teaching ideas on the inside front > cover.
I put a label on the front of the book and use the magazine holders to keep them organized. For books that can fit into more than one trait, I make a copy of the cover and put that into additional trait boxes so I'll know where to find it easily.
Do you all enjoy this program? My county is adopting it for all grades next year. Everyone at the inservice had wonderful things to say. I just wondered if this was too good to be true.
6 Traits is not a "program." It is an analytical assessment that can be used to guide instruction. It introduces you and your students to common language that helps you to talk about writing. You will learn about lessons that you can teach within the 6 traits. All writing will fall into the 6 traits somewhere, because the traits are identified characteristics of writing. Research shows that using scales to assess and help students assess their own writing improves the quality of writing. Combine this with writer's workshop and other writing activities for a well rounded experience. Mae
Hi all, I am giving my kids a 6+1 scrapbook assignment in a couple of weeks. I told them to pick a theme-any theme they wanted. I was wondering if anyone had and ideas or knew of a website that had scrapbook assignments/ideas for middle schoolers. I've never done this before and I would like to make it rewarding for the kids as more than just a writing assignment. Thanks kindly.
I can't believe how jazzed the kids are about this assignment. We have done various genres throughout the year. They have picked their theme and each "item" in their theme has to have a write up in a different genre. One of the kids is doing different kinds of laughter and he's writing a letter of apology to the kid he "snickered" at. Each write up needs "presentation" on the page. I told them to be creative and just make sure whatever they choose goes with their words. They are writing/revising one piece per week. If I had know how excited they were going to be about it I would have started it at the beginning of the term and expanded the assignment.
We are revising our report card -adding the 6+1 traits. does anyone have any suggestions on how it should look or what does your card say for writing? I'd prefer to keep it simple "Writing" but I think others would like all the traits put on the card. This is for grades 1-2. Please give me your thoughts and suggestions. Thank you!
I am signing on to teach 4th grade in a small district. After years of teaching everything else, this is new for me. I need Write Traits this summer badly. Any Texas ideas?
My suggestion would be to read Ruth Culham's 6+1 Writing Traits. She does a great job defining each traits, demonstrates how to score each trait, and has multiple lesson ideas for teaching each trait. The intermediate teachers in my building read this book together last fall and love it.
I am an Instructional Support Teacher who is looking for "research based/validated" writing interventions for struggling writers. Any advice?? Anyone have any great suggestions for the progress monitoring of writing?? ~Patty
On 5/19/06, Patty wrote: > I am an Instructional Support Teacher who is looking > for "research based/validated" writing interventions for > struggling writers. Any advice?? Anyone have any great > suggestions for the progress monitoring of writing?? ~Patty
Actually the BEST one they have posted is that Caves by Steven Kramer assignment. That is just a great writing assignment. It made ME want to write...
Terry
On 5/27/06, Alice B. wrote: > Hi Darla > > My kids wrote tons to the Ted (by Tony DiTerlizzy) prompt, > but I really think the Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street > is the best writing assignment they have posted. > > --Alice > > On 5/22/06, Darla Kittle wrote: >> Anyone used any of these on-line lessons yet? I just >> found them, and was wondering if anyone has had success >> with them at all? >> >> [link removed]
On 5/22/06, Darla Kittle wrote: > Anyone used any of these on-line lessons yet? I just > found them, and was wondering if anyone has had success > with them at all? > > [link removed]
I have taught in amny grades and found the book helpful. It is
just another way to map out an essay before writing. I found it
helps to use the same brainstorm/chart so students are not
trying to learn something new each time. It's a great way for
student to brainstorm and visually seperate out different ide...See More