12/6 We have started our next unit of writing - persuasive
paragraphs and letter writing. Stay tuned!
We use Thinking Maps to organize our writing.
The 6 traits of writing include:
*WORD CHOICE - Evident of precision in the use for words (awareness
of language, understanding that there are different ways to say
things, stretching to use new words)
*VOICE - Evidence of the writer behind the message (enthusiasm for
writing, individuality, personality, and charm, tailoring
communication to an audience, evokes an emotional response).
*SENTENCE FLUENCY- The rhythm and flow of the language, how it plays
to the ear. (sentence sense, an ear for language patterns, use
of more complex sentences, a variety of sentence lengths).
*ORGANIZATION - The internal structure of the piece (beginning,
middle, and ending, ability to organize and group, good sense of
sequence).
*IDEAS - The main point or storyline. (awareness of details, knowing
what's important or interesting, clarity, focus, sense of
purpose).
*CONVENTIONS - The mechanical correctness of the piece. (awareness
of writing conventions: spelling, punctuation, grammar, and
usage, paragraphing and capitalization).
We will continue to strenghthen these traits throughout the year.