6 + 1 Writing 6 + 1 Writing TraitsTraits

6 + 1 Writing 6 + 1 Writing TraitsTraits

Connecting the Bookbuilder Connecting the Bookbuilder Agents with Marzano’s Agents with Marzano’s Instructional StrategiesInstructional Strategies

By: Kayla SmithBy: Kayla Smith

Trait #1: Ideas What is my topic?

Example: Who is the most influential person in my life?

What do I already know about this topic? What details can I include?

Example: My mom is the most influential person in my life because... (list details)

Trait #1: IdeasMost Influential Person In My Life

My Mom

Gives Good Advice Provides & Cares For Me

Shelter

Food

Clothing

School

Life

Relationships

Brainstorm My Ideas Graphic Organizer

Trait #1: Ideas Now, take some time to free write about this

topic. Topic: Who is the most influential person in my life?

My mom is the most influential person in my life because she gives good advice as well as provides and cares for me. She talks with me about the information that I learn at school, such as when we created an animal cell model out of different materials. My mom also speaks about how important it is to have a positive attitude in life.

Trait #1: Ideas Think about a day that you spent with the

most influential person in your life. Tell me about it:

Last year, my mom and I went to the beach for a week to celebrate my birthday. We had so much fun together. I played in the ocean and picked up seashells in the sand.

Trait #1: Ideas Summarizing Trait #1: Ideas

What is my topic? What do I already know about this topic? What details can I include?

Trait #2: Organization Beginning

Topic Sentence that “Hooks” the Reader

Supporting Details Middle

Topic Sentence Supporting Details

End Topic Sentence that

the Reader can “Remember”

Supporting Details

Trait #2: Organization

Trait #2: Organization Do I have a topic

sentence in each of my paragraphs? Beginning Middle End

Did I include supporting details in each of my paragraphs? Beginning Middle End

Do my ideas “make sense”?

Trait #3: Voice

Could the reader be able to tell that it’s me in my writing?

Could the reader be able to establish the mood of my writing?

Trait #3: Voice

We can compare two books with similar stories to illustrate voice.

Trait #4: Word Choice

Colorful & Interesting Words Am I speaking to the reader in a

clear way? Am I using the word wall words that

we’ve learned this year correctly? Are the words “describing” words? Could the reader visualize a picture

with the words that you’re using?

Trait #4: Word Choice

Describing Words About My Mom:Thoughtful, Caring, Loving, Helpful, Nice, Beautiful, Fun, Positive

Trait #5: Sentence Fluency

Are my sentences in a logical order?

Do my sentences vary in length?

Do my sentences begin and end differently?

Trait #5: Sentence Fluency

Now, let’s answer these questions: Are my sentences in a logical order? Do my sentences vary in length? Do my sentences begin and end

differently?

Topic: Who is the most influential person in my life?My mom is the most influential person in my life because she gives good advice as well as provides and cares for me. My mom talks with me about the information that I learn at school, such as when we created an animal cell model out of different materials. My mom also speaks about how important it is to have a positive attitude in life.

Trait #6: Conventions

Did I look over my writing and make sure all the words are spelled correctly?

Did I use capital letters and punctuation?

Have I edited and proofread my writing?

Trait #6: Conventions

Did I look over my writing and make sure all the words are spelled correctly?

Did I use capital letters and punctuation? Have I edited and proofread my writing?

Marzano’s Instructional Strategies Identifying Similarities &

Differences Model the task for

students Activate Prior Knowledge Graphic Organizers (e.g.

Venn Diagrams & Flow Charts)

Classify Ideas, Recognize similar and dissimilar characteristics among ideas – Relates to Trait #1 Ideas

Compare Books with a Common Theme – Relates to Trait #3 Voice

Most Influential Person In My Life

My Mom

Gives Good Advice Provides & Cares For Me

Shelter

Food

Clothing

School

Life

Relationships

Marzano’s Instructional Strategies Summarize each of the

6+ Writing Traits Ideas Organization Voice Word Choice Sentence Fluency Conventions

What should be included in my writing for each trait?

Marzano’s Instructional Strategies Reinforcing Effort &

Providing Recognition Identify Goals & Objectives

Students know what to expect during instruction

Give Feedback

Connect the content with the standards

Student takes responsibility for assignments

Praise students for effort & achievement

Offer Rewards

Marzano’s Instructional Strategies

Homework & Practice Allow students to write in

journals on a topic of choice

When the student is interested in the topic, he/she is more likely to enjoy the assignment and spend ample time on it.

Helps students learn the Writing Skills needed to succeed in school

Marzano’s Instructional Strategies

Cooperative Learning Allow students to write a

story with their peers Establish a routine for

students to edit and proofread other students work

Marzano’s Instructional Strategies Questions, Cues & Advance

Organizers Use Bloom’s Taxonomy to develop

higher-order thinking skills when questioning students

Provide cues for students to recognize the task

Examples: At this time, we will write down our ideas

about the topic that you selected.

Advance Organizers prepare students for the task that is about to be introduced

Sources• Hamburger Organization: http://guest.portaportal.com/propel• Venn Diagram: http://kids-learn.org/mousetales/fincher/fincher.htm• Writing Sample:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityteacher/431041339/sizes/m/in/photostream/• 6+1 Writing Traits: http://bhggraphicdesign.com/blog/2007/08/02/6-1-traits-

of-writing-posters/• Praise: http://elliotcampaignmanagement.com/• Writing Homework: http://www.apples4theteacher.com/coloring-pages/fall/• BookBuilder Coaches: http://bookbuilder.cast.org/view_print.php?book=10939• Question Mark Man: http://www.xump.com/blog/post.cfm/the-scientific-

method-part-2• 6+1 Writing Traits PowerPoint: www.svusd.org/hp.../D26270-

The_6_1_Trait_Writing_Model.ppt• Marzano’s Instructional Strategies PowerPoint Provided By Cheryl Wissick in

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