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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 (and study guide) for the 3rd & up grades and our curriculum coach has ordered the k-2 version.

In preparation for the first meeting (in August) I've had a chance to watch the first DVD. It is wonderful!!! Also make an effort to check out the nwrel.org site. I printed out several writing samples WITH the scores and comments. I'm going to copy them with the scores hidden so we can give ourselves plenty of practice in scoring.

If you're confused about where to start, getting those DVDs, if your District can't afford to bring in facilitators, is the way to go!!!
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
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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