6+1 writing trait ideas

[nichole]

I am trying to figure out where to go next in my language arts lesson plans. I have taught the basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives,adverbs) Then I taught the writing process. We just completed our first writing assignment where we went through the entire process. Now I am trying figure out where to go from here. I would like to talk about each one of the 6 + 1 writing traits per writing assignment and really focus on that for that assignment, but that is the only thing I have decided to do; I don't know how to go about it. I teach 5th grade. I would appreciate help SO much. Everything I have posted lately has not gotten any replies I am hoping it was just slow from the swith, and now it will pick back up.

 

[sldcdn]

6+1

Hi Nichole,

I am a 4th grade teacher, and I wanted to work with the 6 traits as well. A 5th grade teacher suggested I borrow her copy of 6+1 Traits of Writing (for grades 3+) by Ruth Culham. I borrowed it and returned it to her the next day, not because it wasn't what I needed, but because it was such a great resource that I immediately ordered my own copy. You might want to see if you can get your hands on a copy of it. It breaks the traits down individually and provides examples of how to teach them. Hope this helps.

 

[Peggy]

6+1

I have some great resources that I can send to you via e mail if you would like! Just e mail me

 

[jreed]

teach

Try reading After the End, by Barry Lane or Craft Lessons by Ralph Fletcher. Their my bible for writing.