6+1 Trait of Writing
6 + 1 Traits of Writing
Cast your eyes to the image above, These are the 7 traits (6+1). Voice, Convention, Organisation, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Ideas, Presentation.
Voice:

What I learned was that the voice speaks to that of the writer. It is the words chosen by the writer that seem fitting to depict the emotions that they would feel about a particular topic they are writing on. The voice of the writer allows the reader to connect with the words shared.
Therefore, when we teach our young writers about the use of their voice we want to make sure that they are seen in their writing, their emotions, their attitude, and their passion about the topic. We want that when we read their work, and when they share their work, what is heard is the writer.
Convention:
Conventions was a new term I learned. When although once I gained the information through research and the lesson I then understood that conventions speak about the rules that guide readers to follow the text and gain meaning of what is being read.
Therefore that alludes to the grammar, proper use of punctuation marks, Capitalization when needed, word spacing, readable spelling, letter formation, and indentation.
Fast forwarding when we do get the opportunity to teach our young writers we should aspire to teach our young writers to use these within their writing is important, as it facilitates the reader and the authors themselves to flow and understand what is being shared.
One way I learned that can assist students with keeping themselves aligned with the conventions can be displayed through a session modeled by you the teacher, sharing with students a written piece but omitting some punctuation marks, capital letters, and spelling some words incorrectly. Ask students to read the piece and ask students what is missing, Then allow students to go and fix what is needed.
Organization:

Honestly, when I read about organisation being a trait. I was not surprised at all, because it is very important for the construction of writing pieces. Organisations provides the structure of the written work. This highlights the beginning, middle, and end. When the reader is engaged with the written work they are able to deduce where the piece started and where it ends which facilitates the comprehension of the written work provided. The structure holds the theme, comparison, and contrast of topics, characters, and knowledge to be shared. All of which varies depending on the genre that has been written. Considering an activity that will ensure that students will adhere to organization if their writing piece, as teachers we can first highlight to students that the coordinator of what should be present starts in the introduction. As it informs the reader on what the author will discuss or talk about in their piece. Then after that. Highlight that the order that the points are stated in the introduction are is the flow of which they will correspond in their respective paragraphs. Which is then followed by a conclusion which wraps up everything discussed. Now once that is established, the teacher can introduce an activity where each part of a writing piece is placed in no particular order. And students read to organize it in the correct order.
Word Choice:

Organization:

Honestly, when I read about organisation being a trait. I was not surprised at all, because it is very important for the construction of writing pieces. Organisations provides the structure of the written work. This highlights the beginning, middle, and end. When the reader is engaged with the written work they are able to deduce where the piece started and where it ends which facilitates the comprehension of the written work provided. The structure holds the theme, comparison, and contrast of topics, characters, and knowledge to be shared. All of which varies depending on the genre that has been written. Considering an activity that will ensure that students will adhere to organization if their writing piece, as teachers we can first highlight to students that the coordinator of what should be present starts in the introduction. As it informs the reader on what the author will discuss or talk about in their piece. Then after that. Highlight that the order that the points are stated in the introduction are is the flow of which they will correspond in their respective paragraphs. Which is then followed by a conclusion which wraps up everything discussed. Now once that is established, the teacher can introduce an activity where each part of a writing piece is placed in no particular order. And students read to organize it in the correct order.
Word Choice:

What I gathered from here is that word choice is using words that elicit emotion and passion is an act of reaching out to another person. Young authors should be taught to use words that are not imprecise and lackluster, words that are vivid in meaning, colourful expression, and bring clarity to the reader while reading. All of this pushes the writer to expand his or her vocabulary.
Sentence Fluency:
Sentence Fluency:
Sentences should enhance the topic, match the mood of the writing, vary in length and structure, and sentences should most of all flow. Hence, when we read we enjoy the "rhythm" of words flowing smoothily with no abrupt stop, no interruption by the use of inappropriate words and or punctuation. Therefore, we as teachers should strive to implement within our young writers that when they engage in writing their words flow in a "rhythm" making the digestion of the words easy to be had. Whatever they are writing matches the topic, and mood, and in the composition of the sentences facilitates the reader to add their own expressions as they see fit.
Ideas:I gained understanding that the idea is the main message of the writing piece. Students are required to be very intentional on the topics they would be writing on as it would permit them to stay on target while writing. The reason is that students can then generate information on the topic they choose, get a lot of ideas on how they can display the information, and be empowered to stay on topic. it is important to note that the idea (the main message) enables the writer to stay more specific in writing.
Presentation:Refers to how the writing looks on paper, The overall appearance being pleasing to the eye. Young writers at the end of the day when they are finished with their writing piece should make the work attractive to the reader and to themselves. The paper it is on should be clean, and the illustrations are large enough to be seen. When the writer looks at their work they should have a sense of pride when they look at it and be ready to share it with an audience. The thought I gained from here is that of an art piece being presented to an audience or a play open curtains on open day. When the curtains roll back the audience is nothing but amazed at the talent that is on stage, and the performance is nothing but seamless.
Sentences should enhance the topic, match the mood of the writing, vary in length and structure, and sentences should most of all flow. Hence, when we read we enjoy the "rhythm" of words flowing smoothily with no abrupt stop, no interruption by the use of inappropriate words and or punctuation. Therefore, we as teachers should strive to implement within our young writers that when they engage in writing their words flow in a "rhythm" making the digestion of the words easy to be had. Whatever they are writing matches the topic, and mood, and in the composition of the sentences facilitates the reader to add their own expressions as they see fit.
Ideas:
I gained understanding that the idea is the main message of the writing piece. Students are required to be very intentional on the topics they would be writing on as it would permit them to stay on target while writing. The reason is that students can then generate information on the topic they choose, get a lot of ideas on how they can display the information, and be empowered to stay on topic. it is important to note that the idea (the main message) enables the writer to stay more specific in writing.
Presentation:
Refers to how the writing looks on paper, The overall appearance being pleasing to the eye.
Young writers at the end of the day when they are finished with their writing piece should make the work attractive to the reader and to themselves. The paper it is on should be clean, and the illustrations are large enough to be seen. When the writer looks at their work they should have a sense of pride when they look at it and be ready to share it with an audience. The thought I gained from here is that of an art piece being presented to an audience or a play open curtains on open day. When the curtains roll back the audience is nothing but amazed at the talent that is on stage, and the performance is nothing but seamless.
A very detailed description of the traits of writing. I believe that both teachers and students will find this blog very useful. Your choice of illustration suits each trait perfectly. Keep it up Whitnie!
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post Whitnie, I found it to be very interesting, colorful and detailed you provided us with how each trait of writing is to be used when writing any sort of language piece. Once again, great job!
ReplyDeleteI got a mouthful of information reading your blog on the 6+plus 1 trait of writing . Teachers can use this information to help in their classroom as it would help to clarify any misconception they had . Thanks again.
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