Pictured above are the six traits of writing we use from Smeken's Education. These traits are taught and implemented throughout the school and follow the students to each grade level.
IDEAS:
*Topic- Know!
*Narrow Topic
*Stays on Topic
*Details & Development
ORGANIZATION:
*Beginning, Middle, End
*Sequence/ Order/ Transitions
VOICE:
*Reader's Reaction
*Feelings/ Emotions/ Attitude
WORD CHOICE:
*Purple Words
*Synonyms
*Verbs
*5 Senses
*Descriptive- "Show, Don't Tell!
SENTENCE FLUENCY:
*Complete Sentences
*Sentence Variety (long, short, medium length)
*Easy to Read/ Flows
*Figurative Language
CONVENTIONS:
*Punctuation
*Indented Paragraphs
*Spelling (grade level words spelled correctly)
*Capitalization
*Grammar
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