6 Traits
MEMBERS
2 Members
+ Join Group
Pinned Posts
ALLAll Teachers
Teachers.Net LIVE CHAT Support group - Tues eve!
Featured Jobs
Full-timeMontessori Teacher
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
TemporaryTeachers, rural schools
Peace River North School District
Full-timeHead Teacher: 2nd/3rd Grades – Mills College Children’s School
Mills College

Teaching Jobs on Teachers.Net

Start a new discussion...
Welcome Guest!
You must login to comment on posts.
Login to access to these free features:
• Relaxed spam filters
• Post links & upload pics
• Get notified of responses		 • Join teacher groups
• Apply to teacher jobs
• Post a resume
LOGIN
Create a free account[X] Close
Welcome Guest!
Your account must login to post.
Login to access to these free features:
• Relaxed spam filters
• Post, comment, & upload pics
• Get notified of responses		 • Join teacher groups
• Apply to teacher jobs
• Post a resume
LOGIN
Create a free account[X] Close
"How to" writing assignment
by Ashley
Dec 2, 2006
/blockquote>

I need some "challenging" topics for a "how to" writing
assignment.

Any ideas?

(This is for 10th-12th graders)
Like
Comment
(6)
report post
view previous comments
Elizabeth /blockquote>

I'm seeing a lot of chat about teaching writing. There is a new online writing software
out now that takes care of all types of writing, uses the Six Traits and teachers are
telling me that it is the best thing since sliced bread! Go to [link removed].
Feb 28, 2007
Like
report post
Elizabeth /blockquote>

I know they don't want others to think they're bragging, so you may have to get
the ball rolling by describing something you like to do and have them question
you about it. They are much more interested in your life than you realize.

Then you could move from what you like to do to what they like to do to "C...See More
Apr 15, 2007
Like
report post
nina smith On 1/16/07, 6th grade L.A. wrote: > Technical writing! How to make a powerpoint, use something in > photoshop, excel. > > You could have them make a brocure instead of write a paper! > On 12/02/06, Ashley wrote: >> I need some "challenging" topics for a "how to" writing >> assignment. >> >> Any ideas? >>...See More
May 23, 2010
Like
report post
txteacher586 I think the first thing students need to know is how this assignment applies to them...

One day, I came into school with a tent. We pushed all the desks back and then I had them assemble the it, without the directions! Chaos ensued and then a really good discussion started to take place. What are these things? What are we supposed to have,...See More
Jul 5, 2010
Like
report post
Sue Ashley, A speaker at a literacy conference this week gave this example. She had her class survey the technological needs of residents of an assisted living/retirement center/nursing home. Then students composed step-by-step directions to: download photos, print docs/photos, send a text, etc. They published these 'tech helps' and delivered copies to...See More
Mar 21, 2011
Like
report post
More discussions on the 6 Traits Chatboard...
Thys Boke is Myne - Sarah Powley
by Teachers.Net Gazette
Jul 27, 2016
Writing With a Purpose - article by Sarah Powley
by Teachers.Net Gazette
Feb 8, 2016
More writing & discussion prompts/newsletter tidbits
by Teachers.Net Gazette
Mar 22, 2015
Writing prompts, newsletter/announcement tidbits
by Teachers.Net Gazette
Mar 8, 2015
Trainer for inservice needed
by Sue McPeek
Jan 7, 2015
Back to 6 Traits Chatboard


Teacher Chatboards

General

Teacher Chatboard
Administrators
 
Grade Levels
Subjects
States
Peer Groups
Method & Theory
Hot Topics
Class Projects
Career Center
Tech Center

Grade Levels

Childcare
Preschool
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Middle School
High School
Professors
- -
Multiage Classroom
Adult Education

Classroom Projects

Arts and Crafts
Classroom Pets
Field Trips
Pen Pals
Postcards
Read Across America
Travelling Buddies
100 Days
Family Math
Fundraising
Grant Writing
Ecology
Learning Centers
Switchboard
WebQuests

States

Teachers Abroad
Australian Teachers
Canadian Teachers
UK Teachers

Subject Areas

Art Education
Foreign Languages
Health Ed
Language Arts Center
Math Teachers
Music Teachers
PE/Coaching
Science Teachers
Social Studies

Language Arts

4 Blocks Literacy
6 Traits Writing
Accelerated Reader
Building Blocks (K)
Book Talk
Books & Literature
Creative Writing
Early Literacy
HS English
Librarian/Media Arts
Reading First
Reading/Writing
Remedial Reading
Spelling
Vocabulary

Foreign Language

A.S.L./Sign
ESL/EFL Teachers
French Teachers
German Teachers
Spanish Teachers
Travel/Study Abroad

Peer Groups

AP/GATE Teachers
Beginning Teachers
Counselors
Distance Teachers
Department Heads
DOD Teachers
Golden Apples
Library/Media Science
Master Teachers
Mentor Teachers
Private School
Retired Teachers
Special Education
Student Teachers
Substitute Teachers
Teacher Unions

Method & Theory

Beginning Learners
Character Education
Classroom Discipline
Classroom Mgmt
Collaborative Learning
Co-Teaching
Disruptive Students
General Education
Learning Disorders
Learning Games
Learning Research
Lesson Planning
Montessori Method
Motivating Students
Professional Devel
Professional Readings
Staff Development
Standardized Testing
Testing & Grading

Career Center

Continuing Education
Job Seekers
Recruiters
National Boards/NBPTS
Tutors

Hot Topics

Bullying
Classroom Humor
Class Size
Current Events
Ed Advocacy
Healthy Teachers
Just For Fun
NCLB/Race to the Top
Politics
Teacher Gatherings
Teacher Inspirations
Teacher Recipes
Teacher Social Board
Teacher Travel

Tech Center

Apple Classroom
Class Websites
Computer Teachers
Educational Software
Internet Security
Library/Media Science
Teaching with PowerPoint
Teacher Blogs
Teacher Video Share
Teaching with the Web
Tech Coordinators
Web Authors
WebQuests
Website Share
Whiteboards