Six Traits of Effective Writing
Writing traits are explained throughout each unit and applied to each genre of writing. Students revise, edit, and effectively assess their work using detailed guidelines in the following areas:
Information/Organization
Guides topic focus and text construction
Voice/Audience
Supports writer's voice and awareness of audience
Content/Ideas
Promotes richness and interest of content
Word Choice/Clarity
Develops clarity and appropriateness of language
Sentence Fluency
Supports text fluency and flow
Grammar/Mechanics
Integrates the conventions of writing