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Six Traits

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Six-Traits

IDEAS, ORGANIZATION, FLUENCY, WORD CHOICE, VOICE, CONVENTIONS

IDEAS

THE MAIN POINT OR STORYLINE

IDEAS

  • Write from experience
  • Use supporting details
  • Use fresh and original ideas
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ORGANIZATION

THE INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF THE PIECE

ORGANIZATION

  • Place supporting details so that they fit
  • Use smooth transitions that help the ideas flow together
  • Use an effective conclusion that ties all of the ideas together
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FLUENCY

THE RHYTHM AND FLOW OF THE LANGUAGE

FLUENCY

  • Use different sentence lengths
  • Use different sentence beginnings
  • Give the writing an easy flow and rhythm
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WORD CHOICE

EVIDENCE OF PRECISION IN THE USE OF WORDS

WORD CHOICE

  • Be concise
  • Avoid repetition
  • Use words correctly
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VOICE

EVIDENCE OF THE WRITER BEHIND THE MESSAGE

VOICE

  • Write to be read
  • Connect with the reader
  • Write honestly and from the heart

CONVENTIONS

THE MECHANICAL CORRECTNESS OF THE PIECE

CONVENTIONS

  • Use capitalization correctly
  • Proofread and edit the paper
  • Use correct spelling, even on difficult words
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"By Tanner Francis"

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