6+1 Writing Traits

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Overview 
6 Traits KUD for all Writing Teachers in the NSCSD

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Presentation 
How a writer’s finished product is presented and what it looks like is important. Clearly, neatly, and effectively getting your message across to the reader is the “+ 1” trait of effective writing.

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Ideas and Content 
Ideas and Content are in a sense the heart of the writing. Everything that is said comes back to ideas and content. The two keys are clarity and details. Making a topic clear and manageable is so important. Details can make or break any piece of writing. Ideas and content focus on clear writing that presents details in an interesting, fresh manner.

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Sentence Fluency 
Sentence fluency is a trait based solely on the ear. Students need to tune their ears to the rhythm and cadence that can be accomplished with sentence fluency. Focusing on variety in sentences can help attain fluency.

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Word Choice 
Word choice is a trait that shows the power of language. Sometimes students seem so caught up in their ideas, organization, and grammar that word choice may take a backseat.

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Conventions 
Conventions are the editing and revising component of writing. This includes grammar and mechanics.

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Organization 
Organization is just the way it sounds, organizing a paper so it is easy for the reader to follow.

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Voice 
Voice is the author’s fingerprint on the page. By using voice the reader feels more in touch with the writer’s emotions, opinions, and personality.

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