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Traits
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Definition
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Good Writers ask…
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Ideas
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Good writers include a
clear, focused well-defined topic and all the details needed to bring the
topic to life.
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Is my writing clear and focused?
Is there a main idea?
Do I provide details and support
the main idea?
Does my response directly address
the prompt?
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Organization
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Good writers use a strong
introduction, a logical sequence that makes sense, transitions that link ideas
together, and a powerful conclusion.
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Does the introduction hook the
reader?
Is it easy to follow the
meaning/purpose of my writing?
Are my transitions between ideas
clear?
Does the sequence of my writing
make sense?
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Voice
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Good writers write with an
engaging style that shows interest in the topic.
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Does the writing have a clear point
of view?
Is my writing style unique to me?
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Word Choice
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Good writers are skilled
in finding that “just right” word or phrase that makes meaning clear and
reading a pleasure.
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Are the words used with flair and
imagination?
Are the words descriptive, precise,
and accurate?
Have I overused or misused any
words?
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Sentence Fluency
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Good writers use sentences
that are strong, well crafted, and varied. The writing flows smoothly from one
sentence to the next.
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Do my sentences start with
different words?
Do my sentences vary in length?
Do my ideas flow smoothly?
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Conventions
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Good writers pay careful
attention to spelling, punctuation, grammar and capitalization.
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Do all my sentences start with
capital letters and end with a punctuation mark?
Are all words spelled correctly?
Are all paragraphs indented?
Is the dialogue punctuated
correctly?
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