Writing Links

 

Journaling - This site from California explains and gives examples of different types of journaling activities.

 

6+1 Trait Writing FAQ - 14 questions with realistic answers.

 

6 + 1 Trait Writing — Trait Prompts - Tips for creating a prompt. Follow links to narrative, expository, and persuasive prompts.

 

Biography Maker - This site helps younger writers through the process of writing a biography. It encourages use of the 6-Trait approach.

 

Creating a Six-Traits +1 Metaphor - To help them remember the traits, students produce creative metaphors involving each trait. This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application for access.

 

Lesson Ideas for 6-Trait Writing - The lessons at this site help strengthen specific writing skills. Samples of student writing are available. Teachers are invited to submit their own lessons to the collection.

 

Make Six Trait Writing Fun - This approach links writing and drawing in a variety of approaches. This is a geocities site and is not available from school.

 

Six Trait Analytic Writing Model - A collection of links to explanations, examples, and lesson ideas.

 

Six-Trait Analytical Writing Assessment Model, Scoring Guide (Rubric) - Descriptors for assessing student writing, ready to plug into your rubric.

 

Six-Trait Assessment for Beginning Writers - Descriptors for assessing the youngest of writers.

 

Six-Trait Downloads - To help introduce the six traits, download and use these posters, available in both MS-Word and PDF format.

 

Writing Fix and the 6+1 Traits - Scroll down to find definitions and resources for each trait.

 

 

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