6 + 1 Traits

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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.

Scoring Rubric for Traits

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