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Jul 29, 2009
We use the Harcourt reading series and I'm going through the first two themes trying to plan my writing instruction. The traits are broken down and taught individually, it seems. Two chapters are devoted to each trait...in the order of voice, word choice, ideas, organization, etc.
Are the traits supposed to be taught separately?
One of my colleagues said that they should be taught altogether, as part of the writing process. She seems to simply point out, "This is what we mean by ideas" during the pre-writing stage, etc. I actually tried this during writer's workshop and didn't like it. It was as though I just glossed over ...See More
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txteacher586
To teach 6+1 Traits most effectively, you must first begin by illustrating how reading and writing are so closely related. They are the flip-side of each other. If I write a book, someone will read it. If I read a book, someone has written it. Once children and teachers realize that, it's easier to teach reading and writing as integrated activities...See More
teach4
Could you share the web address for th site with the mental pics? I would like to try looking at it. Thanks!
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