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I-9. Explain The 6 +1 Writing Traits

The document explains the 6+1 writing traits model for evaluating writing. The 6 traits are: 1) Ideas, 2) Organization, 3) Voice, 4) Word Choice, 5) Sentence Fluency, and 6) Conventions. Presentation is the additional "+1" trait. Each trait is briefly defined: ideas are the main message; organization is the structure; voice is the tone; word choice is the language; sentence fluency is the flow; conventions cover mechanics; and presentation is the overall appearance. The model provides a framework for assessing elements of effective written communication.

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I-9. Explain The 6 +1 Writing Traits

The document explains the 6+1 writing traits model for evaluating writing. The 6 traits are: 1) Ideas, 2) Organization, 3) Voice, 4) Word Choice, 5) Sentence Fluency, and 6) Conventions. Presentation is the additional "+1" trait. Each trait is briefly defined: ideas are the main message; organization is the structure; voice is the tone; word choice is the language; sentence fluency is the flow; conventions cover mechanics; and presentation is the overall appearance. The model provides a framework for assessing elements of effective written communication.

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I-9. Explain the 6 +1 writing traits.

1. Ideas: The main message of the paper. What is the material about? The reader should be able to easily distinguish what the authors main idea is within the text. The idea should be supported using additional details that help develop and progress the main theme. 2. Organization: This is how the piece is structured and put together. Organization of a piece is based around the materials main idea. The details should be placed in a logical order that helps progress the idea. There should be an overall pattern to the piece that allows it to flow from one point to the next. Authors should use connections to help bridge each point. 3. Voice: Voice is how the piece is heard according to the reader. Each piece of work should have the authors voice within which helps make it unique. Voice can be expressed through word choice and language. It is the overall tone of the piece that makes it easily distinguishable from another person. 4. Word Choice: Word choice is the type of language that the author chooses to use. The author should use words that not only tell the idea but ones that also add flare and color to the piece. Word choice is especially important in persuasive essays where the author is trying to sway the reader to his/her ideas. Figurative language such as metaphors and similes is classified as word choice. 5. Sentence Fluency: This is how the piece flows as a whole. When reading the material, it should sound smooth and not choppy or messy. There should be no awkward sentences or phrases and when read aloud should sound smooth. Sentence fluency allows the reader to read the material with ease. 6. Conventions: This is the mechanics of the piece that includes: punctuation, grammar, capitalization, spelling, and paragraphing. The piece should be proofread, edited, and revised so that it is free from technical errors. +1. Presentation: Presentation is the overall piece and how it looks to the reader. The physical aspects of the paper are included here and include: text, graphics, fonts, border, colors, and anything else that adds to the papers overall appearance. The piece should attract the reader to it before the reader has knowledge of its content.

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