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6+1 Writing Traits
6+1 Traits of Writing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ideas | The heart of the message, the content of the piece, the main theme, together with the details that enrich and develop the theme. |
| Organization | The internal structure, the thread of central meaning, the logical and intriguing pattern of ideas within a piece of writing. |
| Voice | The feeling and convictions of the individual writer coming out through words. |
| Word Choice | The use of rich, colorful, precise language that moves and enlightens the reader. |
| Sentence Fluency | The rhythm and flow of the language, the sound of word patterns and how the writing plays to the ear. |
| Conventions | The mechanical correctness of the piece- spelling, paragraphing, grammar and usage, punctuation and use of capital letters. |
| Presentation | The form and layout of the text and its readability; the piece should be pleasing to the eye. |