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Six Traits

Published on Feb 06, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

SIX TRAITS

1. IDEAS 2. ORGANIZATION 3. WORD CHOICE 4. VOICE 5. SENTENCE FLUENCY 6. CONVENTIONS

IDEAS

DEFINITION: THE MAIN POINT OR STORYLINE

IDEAS

  • Creates a clear picture of the situation
  • Well-focused on prompt
  • Contains numerous, relevant details

ORGANIZATION

DEFINITION: THE INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF THE PIECE

ORGANIZATION

  • Structure includes effective and clear beginning, middle, and end
  • Sequencing is logical and effective
  • Transitions sound natural

WORD CHOICE

DEFINITION: EVIDENCE OF PRECISION IN THE USE OF WORDS

WORD CHOICE

  • Uses language that is specific and precise
  • Effectively uses vivid words and phrases
  • Uses sensory images

VOICE

DEFINITION: EVIDENCE OF THE WRITER BEHIND THE MESSAGE
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VOICE

  • Enthusiasm for writing
  • Communicates a strong sense of the person behind the words
  • Energetic
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SENTENCE FLUENCY

DEFINITION: THE RHYTHM AND FLOW OF THE LANGUAGE; HOW IT PLAYS TO THE EAR
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SENTENCE FLUENCY

  • A variety of sentence lengths
  • Sounds natural and expresses meaning
  • Use of more complex sentences
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CONVENTIONS

DEFINITION: THE MECHANICAL CORRECTNESS OF THE PIECE
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CONVENTIONS

  • Revising and editing
  • Spelling and punctuation
  • Capitalization and grammar usage
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BY: DANICA BADURA

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