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6+1 Traits of Writing

6+1 Traits of Writing

 
The 6+1 Trait® Writing analytical model for assessing and teaching writing is made up of 6+1 key qualities that define strong writing. These are:
Ideas, the main message;
Organization, the internal structure of the piece;
Voice, the personal tone and flavor of the author's message;
Word Choice, the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning;
Sentence Fluency, the rhythm and flow of the language;
Conventions, the mechanical correctness; and
Presentation, how the writing actually looks on the page.
 
For more information on the 6+1 Traits please visit http://educationnorthwest.org/resource/503