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The 6 Traits Of Writing

Published on Nov 26, 2015

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THE 6 TRAITS:

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

The main point or storyline.
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IDEAS

  • Interesting & important details.
  • Clear focus.
  • All pieces fit together.
  • Original and unique points.
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ORGANIZATION

Internal structure of the writing.
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ORGANIZATION

  • Has begining, middle, & end.
  • Things are ordered logically.
  • Important ideas receive the most attention.
  • Things tie together.
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WORD CHOICE

Use of precision & specific words
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WORD CHOICE

  • Use a variety of words.
  • Verbs, adjectives, & nouns work together.
  • Creative but purposeful.
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SENTENCE FLUENCY

THE RYTHEM AND FLOW OF LANGUAGE.
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SENTENCE FLUENCY

  • Natural sound when read.
  • Complex, simple, & compound sentences.
  • Smooth & flowing.
  • Experiments with language.
  • Variety of how you start your sentences.
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VOICE

EVEDENCE OF THE WRITER BEHIND THE MESAGE.
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VOICE

  • Sounds like you.
  • Personality sounds honest.
  • Emotions are energetic.
  • A topic that fits you.
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CONVENTIONS

THE CORRECTING OF THE WRITING.
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CONVENTIONS

  • Spell correctly and if you have to use a dictionary.
  • Check all punctuations (periods, question marks, exclamation points, commas, apostrophes, and semi-colons).
  • Make all appropriate capitalizations but do not overuse.
  • Use appropriate grammar in your writing.
  • Have multiple people check over your writing. Have them edit & revise it.
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