Transcript Six Traits Writing

Six Traits Writing
Fourth Grade
WRITING IS FUN!!
• We all like to talk about our experiences!
Sometimes we forget how things
happened, so we need to write them
down.
• There are some rules that we need to
follow so that our writing is clear and
sends that mental picture to our reader.
NOW LET’S CREATE A STORY!
• Get a clipboard, paper, and a pencil with
an eraser.
• Open your mind and follow the directions
that are coming your way!!
IDEAS AND CONTENT
• Write at least six sentences describing
yourself, where you’re from, your family
and your interests.
• Make sure that your paper is focused on
the main idea.
• Is your paper interesting and does it hold
the reader’s attention?
ORGANIZATION
• Make your first sentence inviting to the
reader so that he/she wants to learn more
about you.
• The details of your life should be in a
logical order.
• Your conclusion should bring an ending to
what you have written.
SENTENCE FLUENCY
• Make sure that your sentences have
different beginnings and lengths.
• Your sentences should have an easy flow
when reading them. Your writing sounds
natural, the way someone might talk.
WORD CHOICE
• When writing your sentences, make sure
that you have descriptive words that
appeal to the five senses.
• Use powerful action verbs to give your
writing energy.
VOICE
• When you are writing, take some risks.
You should be honest about yourself and
your feelings.
• Your story should convey your personality.
• You should create a connection between
yourself and the reader.
CONVENTIONS
• Make sure your sentences all begin with a
capital letter.
• End all sentences with proper punctuation.
• Divide like sentences into paragraphs.
• All spelling should be correct.
• Are commas used correctly?
• Are apostrophes used correctly?
RE-READ AS YOU GO
• As you are writing and re-reading your
story, go back and make sure that your
sentences make sense.
• Make sure you have paragraphs.
• Indent
• Do you have a topic sentence?
• Do you have a conclusion at the end?