6 Traits Powerpoint PDF
6 Traits Powerpoint PDF
6 Traits Powerpoint PDF
Transitions
Feelings
Introduction to the 6 Writing Traits
Musical
Correct CONVENTIONS everyone can read.
Punctuation
Spelling
IDEAS and CONTENT
Features:
● An important main idea
● Interesting details
● “Showing,” not just telling
● A clear and meaningful purpose
● Something unusual, unique, or surprising
that works
IDEAS and CONTENT
Checklist:
My writing stays “on topic”.
My details and examples help my reader understand my
message.
Memory List OR Celebrations List:
• ____________
• ____________
• ____________
• ____________
• ____________
ORGANIZATION
Features:
● Catches the audience’s attention at the start
● Feels finished at the end; makes the
audience think
● Arranged in the best order
● Spends the right amount of time on each
part
● Easy to follow from part to part
ORGANIZATION
Checklist:
My first paragraph is intriguing to my reader.
I tell things in an order that makes sense.
I use transition words to connect ideas or to move smoothly
from one paragraph to the next.
CONVENTIONS
Features:
“Outside” punctuation that makes sense (. ? !)
“Inside” punctuation that makes sense (, : ;)
Capitalization
Paragraphing
Spelling
Editing process for each paper
Using the WPUSD Stylebook
CONVENTIONS
Checklist:
It is easy for others to read my writing.
I have proofread carefully.
It is clear where each new paragraph begins.
VOICE
Features:
The author cares about the topic
Strong feelings; honest statements
Individual, authentic, and original
Displays a definite and well developed personality
Appropriate tone for purpose and audience
VOICE
Checklist:
My writing sounds like me.
I make my topic come to life.
The amount of humor, attitude, and emotion is right for the
type of writing that I have done.
WORD CHOICE
Features: WOW!
A variety of words
Sounds natural
Strong verbs that tell how actions are performed
Adjectives and adverbs that makes things specific
Words and phrases used accurately and effectively
Appropriate language for audience and purpose
WORD CHOICE
Checklist:
WOW!
I say exactly what I mean.
I create a picture with words.
I keep my vocabulary interesting, but I don’t sound
like I am trying too hard to impress.
SENTENCE FLUENCY
Features:
Variety in sentence beginnings
Variety in sentence length and structure
Easy to read expressively; sounds great read aloud
Rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, and other “sound”
effects
Sentences are structured so they are easy to
understand
SENTENCE FLUENCY
Checklist:
I have read my writing out loud to catch any
awkwardness or errors.
My sentences begin with different words.
I include long and short sentences.