Six Traits of Writing

The mechanical correctness of the piece is the...

The topic does not have many details or supportive information, so it is lacking...

Good writers use sentences of ________________ length.

Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary are part of:

The rhythm and sound of writing that moves and enlightens is.

The way the words and phrases flow throughout the text is...

Correct spelling, paragraphing, grammar usage, punctuation and use of capitals is...

The text has logical order, an insightful introduction and a satisfying conclusion. This is..

The writer's personal style, his or her heart and soul, passion, and emotion is...

The internal structure of the piece is...

The way the writer brings the topic to life is...

What trait pumps 'life' into the rest of your writing?

Frequent spelling errors and incorrect use of grammar are examples of...

Ideas are strengthened with facts, examples & ______________.

A story that jumps around, is not in order, or the reader can’t understand ideas lacks...

Choosing the “right” language or phrasing to get the message across is...