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6-Traits of Writing
6 Traits
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ideas | Writers choose a reason or purpose for writing, and develop their ideas on a specific topic. |
| Organization | Writers organize their writing with a clear beginning, middle, and end, and they include transition or signal words to take their writing from one idea to the next. |
| Word Choice | Writers choose precise, spicy words to paint a picture in the reader's mind. |
| Voice | Writers use tricks and strategies to make their writing come alive. |
| Sentence Fluency | Writers create a rhythm and flow in their sentences. |
| Conventions | Writers use proper grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. |