6 Trait Writing
1. Ideas – The content or main theme. It can be looked at as the heart of
the message.
2. Organization – The internal structure of the writing.
3. Voice. The personal voice of the author comes through. This gives a
sense of a real person.
4. Word Choice – The use of precise, colorful and rich with words to
communicate.
5. Sentence Fluency – The writing flows together often with a rhythm or
cadence.
6. Conventions – Mechanical correctness, including spelling and grammar.