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Hello, I am a little nervous about posting what may be
construed as a criticism; but I simply must plunge in
despite the consequences. Six Traits has tons of stuff for
teachers who teach kids who already write. What about
those of us who get the little guys who don't know
anything? Give us a toolkit to start them off. I have my
own techniques; but I always want to learn more. Smile at
You, Valerie Stroud
Kdgteacher /blockquote>

Dear Valerie,

Vicki Spandel has said that at primary levels, the traits
are mostly about giving children a language to talk about
writing. When we get children to retell a story, we are
teaching them about the trait of organization. When we get
them to attend to rhythm and rhyme in the books we read...See More
Feb 15, 2008
valerie Stroud /blockquote>

On 2/15/08, Kdgteacher wrote:
> Dear Valerie,
>
> Vicki Spandel has said that at primary levels, the traits
> are mostly about giving children a language to talk about
> writing. When we get children to retell a story, we are
> teaching them about the trait of organization. When we g...See More
Feb 15, 2008
Suzi /blockquote>

I just posted a message, but I saw yours and had to give a
suggestion! :) I teach first grade and I too was at first
confused as to how to teach writing lessons in which they
were already required to write! :) Gather some books about
the six traits because most have wonderful lessons. I
combined a ton on...See More
Feb 21, 2008


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