Traits+of+Writing

= Modes of Writing Prezi = What are writing modes? How do I earn "grades" for my writing? Watch this Prezi to get the answers! Here's the link to the presentation above: @http://prezi.com/ygdafcgktw0z/copy-of-modes-of-writing/?auth_key=93e60d0715f2613678ec04860c2062c301125eab

=Key Qualities of the 6 + 1 Writing Traits= There are 7 "Traits" of writing we'll be studying this year. They are: A "trait" is an aspect or characteristic of writing. If you write an essay, you won't just receive a letter grade or single score. You could be assessed on a variety of traits such as ideas, organization as well as conventions. Rarely would a single piece of writing be assessed for all 7 traits.
 * 1) Ideas
 * 2) Organization
 * 3) Voice
 * 4) Word Choice
 * 5) Sentence Fluency
 * 6) Conventions
 * 7) Presentation

Below is a Prezi on specific components, or key qualities, we will be studying for each trait this year. @http://prezi.com/2km5szrvjchc/key-qualities-of-the-6-1-traits/?auth_key=728c8c48911bc880906c58034331d3c2c2a3a5ed

Here are the student friendly grading rubrics for the 6 + 1 Traits of Writing:
 * [[file:Ideas.pdf]] || [[file:Organization.pdf]] || [[file:Voice.pdf]] ||  ||
 * [[file:Word Choice.pdf]] || [[file:Sentence Fluency.pdf]] || [[file:Conventions.pdf]] || [[file:Presentation.pdf]] ||

Here are the "Think Abouts" for the 6 + 1 Traits of Writing:


 * [[file:Ideas.pdf]] || [[file:Organization.pdf]] || [[file:Voice.pdf]] ||  ||
 * [[file:Word Choice.pdf]] || [[file:Sentence Fluency.pdf]] || [[file:Conventions.pdf]] || [[file:Presentation.pdf]] ||

Here is a summary of the modes of writing and the grading rubrics for each mode:
 * [[file:Modes of writing summary]] || [[file:Expository.tiff]] ||
 * [[file:Expository.tiff]] || [[file:Narrative.tiff]] ||