6 + 1 Traits
6 + 1 traits is a great way to help focus your writing program, even if you are using another program as a primary tool. The following links will give you mini-posters, rubrics and activities for the general traits to help your students strengthen their writing in each area. For more specific lessons and templates, visit the links on the left.
Overview of Trait Assessment- from the NWREL
6 Traits Poster Pack- Theme of 'Building a House', from Writing Fix
Excellent Poster Pack from Teaching that Makes Sense
Excellent Organizer Pack from Teaching that Makes Sense
Prompts- Gives students a prompt and a trait to focus on, from this site.
Revision- Article from Scholastic
The Trait Lady Speaks Up- Article from ASCD
Writing Warm-Ups- Fun starter activities to get kids hooked on the trait of the day/week.
Six Trait Symbols- Check this site out for explanations and resources that use these really great visual reminders!
Webpages referenced for this page:
http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/pdfRubrics/6plus1traits.PDF
http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/tnl/langarts/pdf/6traits/6trait.PDF
http://www.ttms.org/index.htm
http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/prompts.php?odelay=2&d=1&prompt=3#prompt
6 Traits Poster Pack- Theme of 'Building a House', from Writing Fix
Excellent Poster Pack from Teaching that Makes Sense
Excellent Organizer Pack from Teaching that Makes Sense
Prompts- Gives students a prompt and a trait to focus on, from this site.
Revision- Article from Scholastic
The Trait Lady Speaks Up- Article from ASCD
Writing Warm-Ups- Fun starter activities to get kids hooked on the trait of the day/week.
Six Trait Symbols- Check this site out for explanations and resources that use these really great visual reminders!
Webpages referenced for this page:
http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/pdfRubrics/6plus1traits.PDF
http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/tnl/langarts/pdf/6traits/6trait.PDF
http://www.ttms.org/index.htm
http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/prompts.php?odelay=2&d=1&prompt=3#prompt